2022 Map of Greenup

About this map

The Ohio River carves a deep valley through this industrial and agricultural landscape along the Kentucky and Ohio border. The settlement of Greenup serves as a focal point on the southern bank, containing the Greenup County Courthouse Annex and a concentration of historical infrastructure. The map reveals the area's industrial legacy through numerous named furnace sites including Junior Furnace, Franklin Furnace, and Ohio Furnace, which speak to the region's 19th-century iron production. Transport and topography are closely linked here, as the CSX Transportation line parallels the river, connecting riverside communities like Wurtland, Glendale, and Haverhill. To the south and east, the terrain transitions into the densely wooded ridges of the Wayne National Forest, where steep hollows like Coal Bank Hollow and Winkler Hollow drain toward the river. Genealogists will find a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as Bumgarner Cem and Gilruth - Davisson Cem, tucked away in the upland valleys.