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2023 Map of Barnesville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Barnesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Barnesville serves as the primary hub for this portion of eastern Ohio, situated at the intersection of local history and modern land use. The town's layout is defined by major thoroughfares like N Broadway St and Bethesda St, reflecting its growth along the rail corridor. Surrounding the town are several significant burial grounds, including the Barnesville Catholic Cem and Crestview Cem, which provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research.

The landscape transitions into a series of ridges and hollows, such as Cat Hollow and Dog Hollow, carved by the headwaters of North Fork Captina Creek and Leatherwood Creek. Smaller settlements like Somerton and Temperanceville anchor the southern reaches of the quadrangle, where the terrain is dominated by agricultural patterns and family-named landmarks. The presence of multiple reservoirs, including Barnesville Reservoir Number Two and Barnesville Reservoir Number Three, indicates a highly managed water system that supports the region's communities and industry.