1960 Map of Antioch

About this map

Little Muskingum River meanders through the heart of Perry and Benton townships in this 1960s study of Monroe County. The landscape is defined by its deep ridge-and-hollow topography, where small settlements like Antioch and Mechanicsburg are situated along the valley floors and narrow benches. The southern portion of the Wayne National Forest covers much of the western terrain, preserving the densely wooded character of the region. Local genealogy is well-documented through numerous family and community landmarks, including the Old Otts Cem, Plainview Cem, and several rural sanctuaries such as Fletchers Chapel and Jackson Ridge Ch. The map captures the era's land use, showing a complex network of township roads connecting remote ridges like Paulas Ridge and Cranenest Ridge to small crossroads like Laings.