2013 Map of Portsmouth

About this map

The Ohio River carves a deep valley at the junction of Ohio and Kentucky, separating the city of Portsmouth from the riverfront towns of South Portsmouth and South Shore. This landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the urban grid of New Boston and the heavily dissected ridges of the Kentucky interior. Local history is anchored by Shawnee State Univ and Greenlawn Cem on the northern bank, while the southern side reveals a network of hollows like Brewery Hollow and Mabert Hollow that lead into the uplands. Significant topographical features include Beauty Ridge and the winding course of Tygarts Creek, which flows past settlements like Maloneton and Sunshine. For those tracking family heritage, the map identifies small rural burial sites such as Fannin Cem and Howe Cem, along with landmarks like the Howland Lookout Tower and Pratters Landing along the riverbanks.