1911 Map of Sciotoville

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Sciotoville and the industrial riverfront at New Boston anchor this landscape along the Ohio River before the heavy modernization of the mid-20th century. The interior is a complex network of narrow hollows and ridges, such as Strauss Ridge and Niner Hill, where small settlements like Minford and Lucasville emerged at vital crossroads. The industrial character of the era is evident in the numerous railroad sidings and stops, including Germany Siding, Wheelers Siding, and Edmunds Switch, which served the local economy of timber and clay.