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1960 Map of Ravenswood

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Ravenswood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Ohio River defines this landscape as it meanders past Ravenswood, illustrating a period of significant industrial transition. The map captures the massive footprint of the Ravenswood Works and its associated infrastructure, including a Substation and Sewage Disposal plant, which stands in contrast to the rural character of nearby Oldtown Flats. This area was historically shaped by river navigation and rail transport, evidenced by the Baltimore And Ohio railroad line hugging the West Virginia bank and landmarks like Buffington Island and Ripley Landing.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous country churches and family burial grounds, such as Bethlehem Ch, Morse Chapel, and the De Bussey Cem. The topography reveals a mix of bottomlands and high ridges, including Pleasant View Ridge and McKenzie Ridge, which provided the setting for small settlements like Spiller and Rolandus. Leisure spaces also appear, from the Keraland Recreation Area to a Drive-in Theater, reflecting mid-century community life along the river.