2002 Map of Mercerville

About this map

The Wayne National Forest dominates the terrain of south-central Ohio in this early 21st-century record, where the ridges of Gallia and Lawrence counties meet. This area reflects a landscape defined by natural resource extraction and conservation, evidenced by numerous Strip Mines and the Reclaimed Strip Mine alongside the sprawling Crown City Wildlife Area. The settlement of Mercerville serves as a local hub, anchored by the Hannah-Trace High Sch and several cemeteries including Ridgelawn Cem. Rural life is etched into the hills through family and community landmarks like Lincoln Chapel, Providence Ch, and the Old Walnut Cem. Drainage follows a complex network of streams including Raccoon Creek and Bullskin Creek, which carve through the wooded uplands to support a pattern of isolated farmsteads and small crossroads communities.