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1960 Map of Portland

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Portland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Ohio River commerce and rural Ohio valley life converge in this 1960 survey, centered on the bend at Portland. The landscape is defined by the sharp meanders of the Shade River and the expansive Shade River State Forest Park, which provides a natural backdrop to small riverfront settlements. Civil War history is anchored here at the Buffington Island State Memorial Mon, commemorating a rare battle on Ohio soil.

Transport and infrastructure of the era are evident through the Baltimore and Ohio railroad line tracing the West Virginia bank and the essential Lock and Dam No 21. Numerous family-named landmarks and institutions, such as Our Lady of Loretto Ch, Lauck Chapel, and the Riverview Sch, illustrate the tight-knit nature of communities like Long Bottom and Stiversville. The map also meticulously records local cemeteries including Brick Church Cem and Stewart Cem, providing a detailed look at the area's genealogical footprint.