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1961 Map of Manchester Islands

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Manchester Islands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the central artery for this border region in the early 1960s, separating Adams County, Ohio, from Lewis County, Kentucky. On the northern bank, the grid of Manchester dominates the shoreline, accompanied by the river traffic navigation points of Manchester Island No. 1 and Manchester Island No. 2. The industrial and transit character of the riverfront is reinforced by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad line running parallel to the water through Wrightsville and past Trinity Sta.

Away from the water, the landscape rises into the ridges and hollows typical of the region, including the prominent Chalk Ridge and Hymes Knob. This area is dotted with small rural communities and local landmarks such as Bentonville, Covedale, and Catbird. For genealogists and local historians, the map identifies several local worship and education sites, including Quinn Chapel, Leonards Chapel, and Trinity Sch, providing a detailed look at the social fabric of these river valley townships before significant modern development.