2022 Map of Manchester Islands

About this map

The Ohio River carves a deep valley through this borderland, where the Adams Co Lewis Co line follows the water between Ohio and Kentucky. In the northwestern corner, the town of Manchester serves as a focal point, its grid of streets including W Front St and E 2nd St reaching toward the riverbank. Just offshore, Manchester Island Number 1 and Manchester Island Number 2 break the current, marking a significant navigation point in the river's course. Local history is deeply etched into the landscape via numerous family and community burial grounds, such as the Manchester Founders Cem and the Odd Fellows Cem near the river, as well as the Quinn Chapel Cem and Fearis Cem tucked into the interior hills. The terrain is defined by sharp ridges like Chalk Ridge and hollows such as Hildebrand Hollow, reflecting the traditional upland settlement patterns of the region.