1960 Map of Antioch

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The winding Little Muskingum River carves a deep path through this portion of Monroe County, defining a landscape of narrow ridges and hollows within the Wayne National Forest. The small settlement of Antioch serves as a central point, situated near Lake Glen and the headwaters of Wildcat Run. This 1960 survey, updated in 1973, reveals a dispersed pattern of rural life where family-named ridges like Griffith Ridge and Dent Ridge are dotted with small cemeteries and country churches. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Covered Bridge near Mechanicsburg and Fletchers Chapel. The intricate network of "runs" and "hollows," including Grant Hollow and Wolfpen Run, illustrates the rugged drainage patterns that influenced the placement of early homesteads and roads in Adams, Perry, and Jackson townships.