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2016 Map of Portsmouth

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Portsmouth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Ohio River and Scioto River converge at Portsmouth, Ohio, shaping a complex landscape of riverfront industrial centers and high ridges. Across the water in Kentucky, small settlements like South Portsmouth, Fullerton, and South Shore sit opposite the main city, while the Csx Transportation line tracks the river's path. The terrain rises sharply away from the water into a series of deeply carved hollows and prominent ridges, including the notable Civil War Ridge and Rattlesnake Hollow.

Genealogists can find several established burial grounds such as Greenlawn Cem and Howe Cem, along with outlying communities like Sunshine, Maloneton, and Beechy. The map also details the winding course of Tygarts Creek as it forms the distinctive Tygarts Bend before joining the Ohio. Local history is reflected in landmarks like Brewery Hollow and Bonanza Bar, documenting the transition from a river-and-rail hub to the modern topography of Scioto and Greenup counties.