2016 Map of Alfred

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Jasper Hill and Dutch Ridge define the upland topography of this Meigs County and Athens County borderland. The landscape is deeply dissected by the Middle Br Shade River and E Br Shade River, creating a network of ridges and hollows such as Dog Hollow and Palk Hollow. Small rural settlements like Alfred, Sumner, and Garden are connected by a dense system of township and county roads, reflecting the agricultural and residential patterns of the early 21st century. Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites, including Saint Johns Cem, Bishop Cem, and Orange Cem, often located adjacent to small crossroads or tucked away on high ground like Bearwallow Ridge. The presence of the Miller Airport near Sumner and the Blackwood Bridge over the Middle Br Shade River marks the region's transportation infrastructure, while labels like Bucks Mill and Meigs point to localized historic centers of activity.