1928 Map of Ravenswood

About this map

The Ohio River carves a dramatic path through this 1920s landscape, most notably at the Great Meigs Bend and the Great Bend. These sharp river loops define the border between West Virginia and Ohio, framing a region defined by river navigation and rural education. Steamboat-era infrastructure is evident in Lock No 24 and Lock No 23, while the B & O RR parallels the riverbank, connecting river towns like Ravenswood and New Haven. The interior of Jackson Co and Mason Co is densely packed with community landmarks, particularly an extensive network of rural schools such as the Red Mud School and Avalanche School. This survey reflects a time when small, localized schools and churches like White Church and Bethel Church served as the primary social anchors for a population scattered across the ridges and creeks of the Appalachian foothills.