1961 Map of Maysville West

About this map

The Ohio River valley serves as the primary artery for transport and settlement between Mason County, Kentucky, and Brown County, Ohio, during this early 1960s survey. The city of Maysville anchors the southern bank, where the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad tracks parallel the water, supporting the area's river-and-rail commerce. Across the river, the village of Aberdeen and the town of Ripley define the Ohio shoreline. The landscape is characterized by a series of prominent ridges, such as Bloomington Ridge and Puff Ridge, which are dotted with family-named landmarks and historical sites. Genealogists may find interest in several rural burying grounds including Fitchs Chapel Cem, Maplewood Cem, and the Charleston Bottom Cem. Notable landmarks of the era include the Maysville Country Club, an Indian Mound near Huntington Park, and a Drive-in Theatre located near the riverbank at Aberdeen.