2013 Map of Athalia

About this map

Crown City and Athalia anchor this riverfront survey, positioned along the banks of the Ohio River where the borders of Gallia and Lawrence counties meet the West Virginia line. The landscape is defined by the steep transitions from the river's edge at Bay Bottom to the upland ridges of the Wayne National Forest. The settlement pattern follows the intricate drainage network, with homes and small communities like Platform and Good Hope tucked into valleys along Indian Guyan Cr and Williams Cr. This era shows the developed road network of the early 21st century, including State Rte 217 and State Rte 7, while preserving numerous family and community burial grounds such as Good Hope Cem and Miller Cem, which provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research in this Appalachian river valley.