2016 Map of Albany

About this map

Albany serves as the primary hub in this portion of the Appalachian Plateau, situated where the Athens Co and Meigs Co border intersects several historical townships. The landscape is defined by the dendritic drainage of Leading Cr and Margaret Cr, which carve through the terrain to create the distinct ridges and hollows of Southeast Ohio. Cultural markers are dense throughout the countryside, with numerous small burial grounds such as Town House Cem and Crossroads Cem indicating long-established family settlements. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the recreational waters of Lake Snowden and the aviation activity at Ohio University Airport Snyder Field, while the southern reaches transition into smaller unincorporated communities like Valley Ford, Carpenter, and Pageville. These areas reflect a rural economy tied to the land, connected by a network of winding roads like Old US Hwy 50 and Marshfield Rd.