Loading map...

2011 Map of Tiltonsville

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Tiltonsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the central artery for this region, separating the steep, hollow-carved hills of Ohio from the riverfront industrial and residential corridors of West Virginia. Along the western bank, the communities of Yorkville, Tiltonsville, and Rayland form a continuous stretch of riverfront settlement, marked by significant genealogy resources like the Indian Mound Cemetery and Hodgens Cemetery. The topography is defined by sharp elevation changes, where small settlements like Upland Heights and Glen Robbins occupy the high ground overlooking the valley floor.

Industrial and transport infrastructure is deeply embedded in the landscape, from the Windsor Mine and Power settlement to the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport situated on the eastern plateau. Historically significant sites such as the Hopewell Methodist Cemetery and Bayless Private Cemetery are tucked into the interior hills along Williamson Run and Rush Run, while the river itself features notable landmarks like Upper Twin Island and Short Creek Bar, reflecting the area's complex riverine geography.