2019 Map of Tiltonsville

About this map

The Ohio River corridor north of Wheeling serves as a critical boundary between the industrial and residential landscapes of eastern Ohio and the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia. This 2019 survey documents a dense network of riverside communities, from the larger hubs of Martins Ferry and Tiltonsville to smaller hillside settlements like Yorkville and Rayland. The geography is defined by a series of hollows and ridges, such as Limestone Hollow and Chestnut Ridge, which dictate the placement of local infrastructure and older family sites. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data points, including several smaller burial grounds like the Everson Family Cem and Bayless Private Cem. The map also captures modern land use, including the Wheeling Ohio County Airport and the conversion of former industrial corridors into recreational assets like the Brooke Pioneer Rail-Trail.