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1997 Map of Smithfield

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Smithfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Extensive industrial activity defines the character of the Smithfield quadrangle in Jefferson County, where numerous Strip Mines and quarries carve through the dissected plateau of eastern Ohio. The Penn Central railroad corridors follow the winding valley of Cross Creek, connecting small settlements like Unionport and Fairplay to the broader regional economy. This landscape is a patchwork of conservation and industry, with the protected acreage of the Fernwood State Forest standing in contrast to the heavily worked land nearby.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including the Mt Moriah Ch and St James Ch, as well as the Unionport Ch Cem and Pine Run Cem. The map reveals the transit-oriented nature of the area, featuring the Jefferson County Airport and former rail routes such as the Old RR Grade. From the residential clusters of Belvedere and Valley View to the mining operations around Piney Fork, the sheet documents the evolving land use near the end of the millennium.