1968 Map of Tiltonsville

About this map

The Ohio River corridor north of Wheeling serves as a dense industrial and transit artery in this late-1960s survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the active riverside settlements like Tiltonsville, Yorkville, and Rayland and the deeply incised, mine-scarred ridges that overlook them. Extensive strip mining and numerous mine dumps are evident across Chestnut Ridge and the hills surrounding Glen Robbins, while the river itself is managed via the Pike Island Lock and Dam. This era shows the mature rail infrastructure of the Penn Central and Norfolk and Western lines hugging the banks. Local history is anchored by landmarks like Warren High School, Mazeroski Park, and several country churches including Rush Run Chapel and Kadesh Chapel, while the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport occupies the high ground to the east in West Virginia.