2016 Map of Dillonvale

About this map

The hills of Jefferson and Belmont counties are deeply carved by Short Creek and its many tributaries, defining the layout of historic coal and farming communities. In the north, Adena and Dillonvale serve as focal points for local commerce, while smaller hamlets like Herrick, Ramsey, and Dunglen mark the winding creek valleys. The legacy of extraction is evident at the Dunglen Mine Impoundment and Dorothy Mine Pond, which occupy the spaces between agricultural ridges like Cherry Ridge and Brier Ridge. This 2016 survey documents a dense network of family and community history, particularly through its numerous cemeteries, including Saint Casimirs Cem and the Hicksite Cem. The transition from river-bottom settlements to high-ridge farms like those near Morningview reflects the enduring topography of the Ohio hill country.