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2013 Map of New Straitsville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of New Straitsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

New Straitsville and Shawnee anchor this detailed study of the Hocking Valley coal region, where deep hollows and high ridges dictate the settlement pattern. The landscape is defined by the intersection of industrial history and protected woodlands, with much of the terrain falling within the Wayne National Forest. Narrow valleys house a sequence of small communities like New Pittsburg, Jobs, and Murray City, connected by winding routes such as State Rte 216.

Genealogists can locate numerous burial grounds across these hills, including Saint Augustine Cem and Springer Cem. The rugged topography is further illustrated by features like Dugan Ridge and Spencer Hollow, while water sources like Monday Cr and Tecumseh Lake provide drainage for the complex elevation. The Shawnee Lookout Tower stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the forested expanse of Perry, Hocking, and Athens counties.