2023 Map of Gallia

About this map

Blackfork Junction and Blackfork serve as primary landmarks in this wooded landscape where Jackson, Lawrence, and Gallia counties converge. The terrain is defined by a series of narrow valleys and hollows, including Irish Hollow, Kokeene Hollow, and Pokepatch Hollow, which drain into the winding Black Fork and its tributaries. Large portions of the territory are preserved within the Wayne-National Forest, illustrating the region's character as a reclaimed natural landscape. Scattered throughout these hills are numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Bethel Cem, Poetker Cem, and Washington Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research. Smaller settlements like Peniel, Hoadley, and Gallia are connected by a network of rural routes, including Old State Rte 75, reflecting the enduring settlement patterns of this corner of southern Ohio.