1919 Map of Vanceburg

About this map

The Ohio River shoreline forms the primary axis of this 1915 survey, where the border between Ohio and Kentucky is defined by the moving waters of the river corridor. Small agricultural and riverfront communities such as Rome and Stout PO are centered along the northern bank, supported by a dense network of country schools including the McGovney School, Nesbitt School, and Russell School. The topography is defined by sharp ridges and deep incisions, with features like Southdown Ridge and Blackbury Ridge separating numerous hollows, such as Demazie Hollow and Silvermine Hollow. This edition reveals the high density of rural education in the early twentieth century, with over a dozen named schools serving the scattered populations along Brush Creek and its many tributaries. The southeastern portion of the map remains a Preliminary Edition Unsurveyed Area, reflecting the transitional state of topographical mapping during this period.