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2016 Map of Ravenswood

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Ravenswood
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 forms a massive oxbow at Great Bend, anchoring this survey of Jackson County, West Virginia, and Meigs County, Ohio. The riverfront activity centers on Ravenswood and North Ravenswood, where the terrain transitions from the low-lying Oldtown Flats to the elevations of McKenzie Ridge. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial grounds across the valley, from the Ravenswood Cem near Sandy Creek to more isolated sites like Ottobine Cem and Barley Cem.

Transportation and infrastructure are defined by the proximity of the Ohio River, with the Jackson County Airport and Ripley Landing serving the region's logistical needs. Further inland, small rural communities such as Pleasant View Ridge, Flatwoods, and Millwood are connected by a network of local roads and creek valleys, including Groundhog Cr and Mill Creek. The map also captures several islands and bars, notably Buffington Island and Sand Creek Bar, which have long influenced navigation and local geography.