1994 Map of Wellsville

About this map

The Ohio River valley at the junction of Ohio and West Virginia reveals a landscape deeply defined by its industrial and topographical variety. In the river’s sweeping bend, the town of Wellsville sits as a primary hub, characterized by its dense street grid including Main St and Commerce St. The surrounding terrain is marked by numerous strip mines and quarries, reflecting the extractive history of the region. Local heritage is preserved in several rural religious and burial sites such as Oak Ridge Ch, Spring Hill Cem, and Cuppy Cem. Along the winding course of Yellow Creek, smaller settlements like Hammondsville and Irondale are connected by the Conrail line. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the New Cumberland Lock and Dam, while the Brush Creek State Wildlife Area provides a significant contrast of preserved natural space amidst the active resource extraction zones.