1994 Map of New Matamoras

About this map

New Matamoras and Sistersville anchor this reach of the Ohio River during the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by industrial activity and river navigation. The map captures the river's character before major modern shifts, featuring several large islands such as Grandview Island, Wells Island, and Crab Island, the latter of which is part of the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. In the hills of Monroe and Washington Counties, the Wayne National Forest surrounds small settlements like Brownsville and Salem Hall. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the locations of rural landmarks like St Pauls Ch, Zion Ch, and the New Matamoras Cem. The presence of a Sand and Gravel Pit and various Gas Wells suggests the ongoing reliance on natural resource extraction in the region.