2016 Map of Amesville

About this map

Amesville serves as a central hub in this landscape where Federal Creek and Linscott Run converge. The area's agricultural and rural heritage is evident in the high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as Mud Sock Cem, Henrys Cem, and Federal Hill Cem, which dot the hillsides surrounding the main settlements. The terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges, including Zion Ridge and Tick Ridge, which separate the various drainage basins of McElfresh Run and Sharps Fork Federal Cr. To the south, the boundary of the Wayne National Forest begins to dominate the land use, while small hamlets like Sharpsburg and Lathrop are connected by a network of winding township roads. The map illustrates a classic Appalachian Plateau settlement pattern, where homes and roads follow the narrow valley floors and gentler ridge tops.