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1960 Map of Portland

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Portland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Buffington Island State Memorial stands as a focal point along this stretch of the Ohio River, where the borders of Ohio and West Virginia meet. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the riverside plains of Long Bottom and the deeply dissected ridges of the Shade River State Forest. The rural character of Lebanon and Grant townships is evident in the numerous family-named landmarks and cemeteries, such as the Middleswart Cem and Wheaton Cem, which provide essential clues for genealogists researching the early families of Meigs County.

The infrastructure of the mid-20th century is well-represented, showing the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor tracing the eastern riverbank. Inland, the map captures a network of small communities and crossroads like Stiversville, Bashan, and Keno. Numerous gas wells dot the hillsides, particularly near Lickskillet Run and Spicer Creek, indicating the region's long-standing connection to resource extraction alongside traditional farming. Notable local institutions, including the Red Brush Sch and Hazael Ch, offer a precise look at the civic layout of these river-valley settlements.