1926 Map of New Matamoras

About this map

New Matamoras and the winding Ohio River corridor anchor this mid-1920s survey of the border between Ohio and West Virginia. The landscape is defined by the deep dissection of the plateau, where hundreds of small runs and forks like Cranenest Fork and Witten Fork create a labyrinth of ridges and hollows. This topography forced a decentralized settlement pattern, with numerous small post offices and hamlets serving isolated rural communities. Researchers can find distinct dual-named locales such as Mechanicsburg Aitch PO and Brownsville Jolly PO, reflecting the local distinction between township names and postal identities.