2023 Map of Chillicothe West

About this map

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park anchors the landscape west of Chillicothe, preserving the ancient ceremonial earthworks along the terraces of North Fork Paint Creek. The terrain transitions from the broad Paint Valley into the dissected uplands of Poplar Ridge and the dramatic river bends at Alum Cliffs. This area reflects a dense layer of Ross County history, where modern educational institutions like Ohio University - Chillicothe sit in proximity to established neighborhoods like Brewer Heights and North Fork Village. Numerous small family and community burial grounds, such as Bishop Hill Cem, Ralston Cem, and Poole Cem, are scattered across the rural hillsides. The western edge of the sheet includes the curiously named settlement of Knockemstiff, while the eastern portion is defined by the industrial and institutional infrastructure serving the regional hub.