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2019 Map of Crooksville

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Crooksville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Crooksville and Roseville serve as the primary anchors of this southeastern Ohio landscape, where the borders of Muskingum, Morgan, and Perry counties meet. The region is defined by the winding course of Moxahala Creek and its many tributaries, including Jonathan Creek and Black Fork. These waterways historically dictated the settlement patterns of smaller communities like White Cottage, Ironspot, and Brigglesville.

Evidence of early rural life is found in several cemeteries, such as Bethel Methodist Cem and Rose Hill Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. The topography is marked by numerous reservoirs, including Ayondale Wildlife Area Reservoir Number Two and Crooksville Reservoir Number One, reflecting the area's modern water management and conservation efforts. From the narrow valleys of Possum Hollow to the broader flats near East Fultonham, the map documents a resilient Appalachian landscape of small towns and creek-side industry.