2016 Map of Manchester Islands

About this map

Manchester stands as a focal point along the northern bank of the Ohio River, where the state boundary between Ohio and Kentucky follows the river's path. This survey detail highlights the navigational and geographical importance of Manchester Island Number 1 and Manchester Island Number 2, which split the river's flow near the town center. The surrounding landscape of Adams County and Lewis County is deeply dissected by drainages like Island Creek and Crooked Cr, creating a series of hollows and ridges such as Williamson Hollow and Chalk Ridge. Numerous small burial sites, including the Odd Fellows Cem and Manchester Second Street Cem, are scattered throughout the hills, reflecting generations of family settlement. Smaller communities like Bentonville to the north and Wrightsville to the east are connected by a network of rural routes like Gift Ridge Rd, while the southern Kentucky side remains dominated by agricultural terrain around Trinity and Covedale.