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2023 Map of Old Washington

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Old Washington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Old Washington serves as the central hub of this eastern Ohio landscape, situated where historical routes and modern travel ways intersect. The village is surrounded by a dense network of country roads like Cadiz Rd and Easton Rd, reflecting a long-established settlement pattern that persists in the 21st century. To the north, the waters of Salt Fork Lake have transformed the terrain, creating a complex shoreline near Brady and Warrentown while supporting a series of recreational paths including the Blue Trail.

Genealogists will find a wealth of data points here, as the area is notably rich in burial sites. From the Old Washington Cem near the town center to more remote locations like Glenview Cem, Winterset Cem, and McQuade Cem, these markers delineate the early family footprints of Guernsey County. The topographical character is defined by prominent elevations such as Devils Knob and Putney Ridge, which overlook the winding tributaries of Brushy Fork and Coon Run.