2016 Map of Felicity

About this map

Felicity serves as the primary hub in this borderland landscape where Ohio meets Kentucky along the banks of the Ohio River. The terrain is defined by the deep incisions of the Bullskin Creek drainage system, which creates a series of high ridges and narrow hollows such as Moon Hollow Run and Patterson Hollow Run. This geography heavily influenced the distribution of small, scattered communities like Cedron, Rural, and the aptly named Utopia. Local history and genealogy are anchored by numerous hilltop burying grounds, including Mount Zion Cem, Smyrna Cem, and the uniquely titled Hard Scrabble Cem near Shinkles Ridge. Along the southern shore, Augusta and Wellsburg sit on the narrow floodplain, tied to the river economy and the Augusta Bar.