2013 Map of Russellville

About this map

Russellville serves as the primary hub in this portion of Brown County, where the intersection of Us-62 and Oh-125 anchors a landscape of small agricultural settlements and family-named ridges. The terrain is deeply carved by water, with Straight Creek and Redoak Cr cutting through the uplands as they flow south toward the Ohio River. This 2013 survey is particularly valuable for genealogists, as it meticulously identifies numerous small burial grounds, including the Devore Family Cem, Dye Cem, and Martin Cem, which are often tucked away on private land far from the main roads. Near the river, the village of Ripley sits along the southern border, while smaller hamlets like Stringtown and Redoak mark the transition between the rolling highlands and the river valley. The map clearly illustrates the historical pattern of development along the many named hollows, such as Mefford Hollow and Chicken Hollow, where local farming families established their roots.