2023 Map of Butler

About this map

Butler and Bellville anchor this survey of the Richland and Knox County line, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of the Clear Fork Mohican River. The terrain transitions from the broader Wannegan Valley in the south toward more complex topography in the north, punctuated by landmarks such as Gatton Rock and the narrow corridor of Wildcat Hollow. The distribution of cemeteries, including Secrist Cem, Dutch Hill Cem, and the North Liberty Cem, suggests a long-settled rural community oriented around the river and its many tributaries like Honey Creek and Smoky Run. Transportation and local infrastructure are represented by the Freeman Swank Farms Airport and Hawk's Nest Airport, alongside a network of township roads that connect small settlements like Lockhart and North Liberty. The southern portion of the map features the upper reaches of Knox Lake and the East Branch Kokosing River, marking the hydrological divide in this part of Ohio.