2010 Map of Alfred

About this map

The Middle Branch Shade River and its numerous tributaries, including Elk Run and Joes Creek, define the landscape of eastern Meigs County. This 2010 survey of the area near Sumner and Alfred shows a rural topography characterized by prominent high points such as Jasper Hill and Bearwallow Ridge. The map identifies established community points like Lottridge, Flora, and Meigs, which serve as anchors for the local road network. Genealogy interests are well-served by the density of burial sites across the township, from the Saint Johns Cemetery in the north to the Keebaugh Cemetery near the river loops. Small-scale infrastructure like Bucks Mill and the Miller Airport southeast of Sumner suggest the area's continued mix of agricultural and local service economies. Landmarks such as the Blackwood Bridge over the river further illustrate the local geography as it existed in the first decade of the 21st century.