1994 Map of Lubeck

About this map

Washington Bottom and the sweeping curves of the Ohio River dominate this landscape on the West Virginia and Ohio border. The river serves as a central artery for the region, marked by navigational features like Mustapha Island and Newberry Island, as well as historic crossing points such as Harris Ferry. This mid-century topography reflects a deeply etched terrain of ridges and hollows, including Youba Ridge and Homewood Ridge, which dictated the early settlement patterns of rural communities. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in the numerous upland burial grounds, including the Newberry, Stephens, and Hupp cemeteries. Further south, the map identifies the site of Fort Belleville near the riverbank, anchoring the area's pioneer history. Local infrastructure is anchored by the community of Lubeck in the northeast, while smaller clusters like Wadeville and Hockingport appear along the river and creek valleys.