2023 Map of New Plymouth

About this map

New Plymouth and the surrounding township lands of Hocking and Vinton counties are defined by a dense network of upland ridges and creek valleys. The settlement pattern follows these natural corridors, with small communities like Ilesboro, Ewing, and Orland linked by a complex web of rural routes such as Cane Rd and Zeigler Rd. This 2023 survey illustrates how much of the local social history remains anchored to the landscape through its numerous burial grounds, including Morris Chapel Cem, Fairview Cem, and the Olive Branch Cem. The drainage systems, led by the West Branch Raccoon Creek and Honey Fork, carve deep into the terrain, creating named features like Metz Hollow and Harble Ridge that have likely dictated land use and property boundaries for generations. It is a portrait of a persistent rural landscape where small-scale water bodies like Hidden Lake and quiet crossroads remain the primary landmarks.