2002 Map of Jacksonville

About this map

Wayne National Forest dominates the rugged topography of this region, where the industrial legacy of the Hocking Valley coal fields meets modern conservation. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Sunday Creek, which connects a string of historic mining and railroad communities including Glouster, Trimble, Jacksonville, and Millfield. Evidence of the area's extraction history is visible through labels for strip mines and a tipple, contrasting with the numerous country churches and burial grounds like Queen of Heaven Cem and Liberty Hill Ch Cem that dot the ridges. To the south, the Hocking River cuts through the terrain near Chauncey, providing a natural corridor through the hills of Athens and Morgan counties. The map captures a transition period in the early 21st century, documenting Forest Service roads and established settlements alongside family landmarks like Brown Cem and Taylor Ridge.