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2010 Map of Lancaster

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lancaster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lancaster anchors this landscape where the Hocking River meets several prominent geological rises, including Waterworks Hill and the distinct landmark of Mount Pleasant. The map records a dense collection of historical burial grounds that speak to the long-standing community structure of Fairfield County, ranging from the large Forest Rose Cemetery and Elmwood Cemetery in the city to the smaller Amish Cemetery and Gideon Cemetery in the outlying areas.

The settlement pattern follows the river valley south toward Sugar Grove, passing through the Carpenters Addition and Whites. Engineering and agricultural landmarks are noted throughout the quadrangle, including the Wheeling Street Bridge spanning the river and the site of Horns Mill. This era shows a mix of established civic infrastructure like the Fairfield County Fairgrounds alongside conservation efforts like the Rush Creek Conservation District Structure Reservoir, illustrating the dual priorities of land development and watershed management in the early twenty-first century.