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1949 Map of Garrison

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Garrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Garrison and Quincy anchor the Kentucky side of the Ohio River in this topographic study, where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor tracks the southern bank. The landscape is defined by deep hollows and narrow branches, such as Montgomery Creek and McDowell Creek, which carve into the highland plateaus. This area, spanning the Scioto and Lewis County lines, exhibits a classic mid-century rural settlement pattern with numerous family cemeteries like Waring Cem and Hubbard Cem situated on higher ground or near small creek confluences.

Industrial and community life is centered around the river and rail, with Rock Hill Chapel and Bevins Chapel serving the valley residents. Prominent peaks like Round Top, topped with a Lookout Tower, offer vantage points over the Shawnee State Forest to the north. The map details a complex network of named drainages, including Bill Chain Branch and Little Iller Br, illustrating the intricate topography of the northern Kentucky borderlands.