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2011 Map of New Matamoras

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of New Matamoras
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the dominant artery of this landscape, dividing the riverfront communities of New Matamoras and Grandview from their West Virginia neighbors in Sistersville and Friendly. This 2011 survey documents a river valley defined by its islands, including Crab Island, Wells Island, and Grandview Island, which have long shaped navigation and settlement patterns in the region. The map captures the continued significance of river crossings and access points through features like the Fly Ferry, Bradfield Landing, and Mill Creek Landing.

Away from the water, the terrain rises into ridges such as Greenbrier Ridge and Ludolph Ridge, where small cemeteries like Hensel Cemetery and Saint Pauls Evangelical Cemetery reflect generations of rural family history. The distribution of scattered settlements like Brownsville, Jericho, and Poulton amidst numerous runs and forks—such as Biglick Run and Leith Run—illustrates the enduring relationship between the area's steep topography and its historic development.