1952 Map of Higginsport

About this map

Augusta and Dover anchor this riverfront survey along the southern banks of the Ohio River in the early 1950s. The landscape is defined by the vital transportation corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad, which skirts the river's edge, connecting the riverside landings and stations like Higginsport Sta. Inland from the river, the terrain rises sharply toward prominent landmarks such as Stony Point, dissected by numerous watercourses including Bracken Creek, Raccoon Creek, and Lee Creek. This topographical detail reveals the historical settlement patterns of the region, where commerce and transit were tied to the water level—indicated here at a normal pool elevation of 441 feet—while local life took root in the valleys and on the heights, evidenced by sites like Rosemont Cem near the eastern edge of the map.