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2023 Map of Aid

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Aid
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Symmes Creek and its many winding tributaries, including Sharps Creek and DeLoss Creek, define the deeply dissected landscape of Lawrence County. This terrain is characterized by long, high ridges such as Greasy Ridge, Ellsworth Ridge, and Myrtle Ridge, which historically dictated the placement of early settlements and roads. Small communities like Aid, Willow Wood, and Scottown are situated at key crossroads or along the valley floors, often clustered near family-named cemeteries and rural churches that speak to the area's deep-rooted genealogy.

A portion of the Wayne National Forest occupies the northwestern corner, where the topography remains particularly dense. Cultural landmarks like the Locust Grove Methodist Episcopal Cem and Centenary Cem provide significant points of interest for those tracing local history. The map also reveals the intricate drainage patterns of Indian Guyan Creek and Little Indian Guyan Creek, which flow through the eastern half of the quadrangle, illustrating the persistent importance of watercourses in this part of southern Ohio.