2023 Map of Little Hocking

About this map

The Ohio River forms the southern boundary of this region, where the broad agricultural flats of Washington Bottom sit across from the significant historical landmark of Blennerhassett Island. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Hocking River and its various tributaries, such as Plum Run and Longs Run, which carve through the terrain toward the river valley. The map reveals a dense network of early settlements and rural centers including Little Hocking, Porterfield, and Veto, the latter featuring Veto Lake. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites recorded here, from the Fairfield Church Cem and Decatur Presbyterian Cem in the uplands to the Saint Marys Cem and Neal Cem nearer the water. The presence of the Quaker Cem near Fillmore and the Decatur Methodist Episcopal Cem further illustrates the established religious and community roots of the local population.