2013 Map of Nelsonville

About this map

Nelsonville and the Hocking River corridor define the industrial and educational heart of this region within the Wayne National Forest. The map documents a dense network of small company towns and settlements like Buchtel, Doanville, and Chauncey, reflecting the legacy of coal mining and early industry in Athens and Hocking Counties. Several local burial grounds, including Buchtel Cem, Greenlawn Cem, and Pedigo Cem, provide essential data for genealogical research. The presence of Hocking Coll and the sprawl of The Plains in the southeast indicate the area's transition toward modern institutional and residential growth. Notable terrain features like Carbon Hill and Utah Ridge illustrate the dissected topography that historically complicated transportation but facilitated the extraction of natural resources.