2019 Map of Portland

About this map

The Ohio River carves a sweeping path through this borderland, separating Meigs County, Ohio, from Jackson County, West Virginia. The landscape is defined by a dense network of ridges and hollows, where family history is preserved in numerous upland burial grounds such as Sand Hill Cem and the Middleswart Cemetery. Small river settlements like Long Bottom and Portland anchor the Ohio side, while Murraysville and Neptune sit across the water. The terrain rises sharply from the riverbanks to named heights like Milhoan Ridge and Bigley Ridge, intersected by winding waterways including the Shade River and Forked Run. This survey highlights the rural character of the region, documenting the Milhoan Ridge Christian Church and Laucks Chapel alongside geographic landmarks like Buzzard Roost Knob and Wildcat Hollow, illustrating the enduring settlement patterns of the mid-Ohio River valley.