2002 Map of Raven Rock

About this map

The Ohio River defines the central character of this river-valley landscape, serving as the border between Washington County, Ohio, and Pleasants County, West Virginia. The bustling riverfront at St Marys and the town of Newport anchor the southern reaches, while the river's channel is marked by the Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge, including Grape Island and Middle Island. Away from the water, the terrain rises into prominent ridges such as Carmel Ridge and Pine Ridge, where small rural communities like Deucher and Archers Fork are found alongside numerous family burial grounds, including the German Cem and Taylor Cem. The map illustrates a landscape of institutional and recreational spaces, from the State Training Sch and Golf Course near the river to the protected acreage of the Wayne National Forest in the north.