1960 Map of Antioch

About this map

Wayne National Forest lands cover significant portions of this Monroe County landscape, which is defined by the deep dissection of the Little Muskingum River and its numerous tributaries. The settlement of Antioch serves as a central point, with smaller communities like Mechanicsburg, Laings, and Greenbrier connected by winding ridge-top and valley roads. The 1960 field check, updated with 1972 aerial photography, preserves the locations of several rural landmarks essential to local history, including the Covered Bridge on the Little Muskingum and numerous country houses of worship such as Moffett Ch and Fletchers Chapel. Family names and local genealogy are reflected in the naming of several burial grounds, including the Old Otts Cem and Haythorn Cem. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations like Mulberry Knob and the extensive Cranenest Ridge, illustrating the traditional Appalachian settlement patterns where homesteads follow the narrow creek valleys and protective ridges.