2019 Map of Gavers

About this map

The rugged hill country of Columbiana County is documented here, showing the deep drainages of the West Fork Little Beaver Creek and its many tributaries. The area is marked by a dense concentration of early religious and burial sites, including the Wayne Township Methodist Episcopal Cem and Saint Pauls Cem. These landmarks, along with family-named locations like Lee Cem and Morgan Cem, offer a rich field for genealogical research in a landscape defined by its winding township roads and steep relief. Industrial footprints remain visible through the Industrial Mining Lake and the site of Dobson Mill on the creek. Settlement patterns center on the villages of Gavers, Highlandtown, and the northern edge of Salineville. To the southeast, the Highlandtown Reservoir and Highlandtown Wildlife Area Pond indicate a shift toward conservation and recreation in the modern era.