2019 Map of Mount Alto

About this map

Leon and Beech Hill anchor the southwestern corner of this survey, where the Kanawha River meets Thirteenmile Creek and Tenmile Cr. The landscape is defined by a dense network of ridges such as Chestnut Ridge and Plants Ridge that separate numerous springs and runs. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the territory, including Hopewell Baptist Church Cem, Jackson Chapel Cem, and Greenlee Cem. The topography reveals how early settlement followed the water, with places like Mount Alto and Baden situated near the headwaters of Little Mill Cr and the Ohio River. The infrastructure of Mason Co is marked by a transition from river-bottom roads like Charleston Rd to interior routes such as Ripley Rd, reflecting the historical transport patterns between the river valleys and the upland ridges.