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2023 Map of Raven Rock

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Raven Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Ohio River dictates the landscape of this region, serving as the border between Washington Co, Ohio and Pleasants Co, West Virginia. The river is punctuated by significant landforms such as Grape Island and Middle Island, protected within the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge. On the West Virginia shore, St. Marys stands as a central hub, featuring the Pleasants County Courthouse and an extensive Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem. The topography transitions from the industrial activity of the Oil Refinery to the wooded reaches of the Wayne National Forest.

Upland ridges like Mount Carmel Ridge and Eddy Ridge are home to numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Mount Hope Church Cem and Taylor Cem. The intricate network of waterways, from Middle Island Creek to Archers Fork, reflects a geography shaped by drainage patterns and early river-based transport. Notable recreational and historical paths, such as the North Country National Scenic Trl, weave through the terrain, connecting small settlements like Deucher, Wade, and Raven Rock.