1972 Map of Aid

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Wayne National Forest dominates much of this Lawrence County landscape, characterized by a complex system of ridges and hollows that historically dictated settlement patterns. Small communities and family centers such as Aid, Willow Wood, and Scottown are established along the valley floors, primarily following the winding course of Symmes Creek and Indian Guyan Creek. The presence of numerous Gas Wells and scattered Strip Mines across the northern reaches, particularly along Ellsworth Ridge, indicates a local economy deeply tied to resource extraction during the mid-20th century.