2017 Map of Athens

About this map

Ohio University serves as the focal point of this 2017 survey, surrounded by the developed residential hills of Athens and outlying settlements like The Plains and Carsey Town. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Hocking River and the high points of Chandlers Hill and Angel Ridge. This map is particularly valuable for its density of burial grounds, including the New Athens Hospital Cem and The Ridges Cem, which point to the area's institutional history. To the northeast, the Wayne National Forest and Strouds Run offer a contrast of managed wilderness and recreation, centered on the waters of Dow Lake. Extensive trail systems such as the Trace Trail and Rockhouse Trail lace through the hollows, while ridges like Peach Ridge and Coolville Ridge provide the structural framework for the local road network, connecting smaller communities like Elliottville and Clearview to the university center.