1903 Map of Kenova

About this map

The Ohio River and Big Sandy River serve as the primary conduits for settlement and industry at this tri-state junction of Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia. Commercial activity is anchored by the Norfolk & Western RR and the Chesapeake & Ohio RR, which trace the riverbanks through towns like Kenova, Ceredo, and Ashland. The interior landscape of the Kenova quadrangle is defined by a dense network of creek valleys, where small communities such as Argillite, Danleyton, and Bellefont established themselves long before modern highway expansion. Local landmarks like the Means Tunnel and Roundbottom Church provide specific points of interest for historical research. The convergence of Levisa Fork and Tug Fork illustrates the reliance on river navigation and rail transport that once dominated the regional economy, while many smaller branch labels like Cedar Run and Whites Creek mark the early homesteads of the Appalachian foothills.