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2019 Map of Minford

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Minford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Little Scioto River winds through this landscape of the western Appalachian foothills, defining a region where early industry and modern infrastructure meet. Historically significant sites such as Scioto Furnace and Wheelers Mill speak to the area's 19th-century manufacturing and milling roots, while the Greater Portsmouth Regional Airport marks its contemporary utility. The map is exceptionally dense with family-named cemeteries, providing a detailed record for genealogists studying the settlements of Minford, Pinkerman, and Sciotodale.

A notable landmark is the Bennett Schoolhouse Road Covered Bridge, positioned near Harrison Mills and Bearwallow Hollow. To the southeast, the terrain rises into the Wayne National Forest, characterized by numerous named hollows and ridges like Sugar Camp Hollow and Strauss Ridge. This survey documents a complex network of small rural communities and church-centered settlements, such as the United Brethren Ch, which have persisted alongside the shifting geography of local creeks and runs.