1994 Map of Graysville

About this map

Wayne National Forest land dominates this section of the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau, where steep ridges and narrow hollows dictate the layout of rural Monroe County. The Little Muskingum River and its numerous tributaries, including Clear Fork and Broomstick Run, carve through the terrain, providing the low-ground routes for early settlements like Sycamore Valley. This map captures a landscape defined by small-scale resource extraction and community focal points, evidenced by numerous Gas Wells scattered across high ridges like Hintshon Ridge and Wolfpen Ridge. Significant local history sites are preserved here, from the Covered Bridge near the Hershey Cem to the Lamping Cem (Indian Mound) near Marr. These features, along with the Grange Hall and scattered country schools like Wayne Sch, reflect the enduring social and economic structures of these Appalachian foothills.