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2002 Map of Gallia

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Gallia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

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Wayne National Forest dominates this section of the Appalachian foothills at the start of the 21st century, where the boundaries of Jackson, Lawrence, and Gallia Counties meet. The landscape is deeply defined by its industrial history, visible in the numerous claypits, kilns, and strip mines that pock the hillsides around Blackfork. This area served as a critical node for the extraction and processing of local natural resources, supported by the Blackfork Junction rail connection.

Small rural settlements and spiritual centers are scattered across the winding hollows, including Pokepatch, Peniel, and the Old Country Tabernacle. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks such as Washington Cem, Poston Cem, and Mt Herman Ch. The drainage network, led by the Black Fork and Symmes Creek, dictates the placement of the narrow roads and isolated farmsteads that remain tucked between the ridges.