2013 Map of Otway

About this map

Otway sits at the confluence of several prominent waterways, including Scioto Brush Creek and Bloody Run, serving as a central hub for the surrounding rural landscape in Scioto County. The map reveals a high density of family-named cemeteries such as Garvin Cem, Thornton Cem, and Oppy Cem, suggesting a deep-rooted genealogical history tied to the local valleys and ridges. Transportation through the area follows the natural terrain, with Oh-73 and Oh-348 winding alongside the creeks, crossing the Otway Bridge to connect small settlements like Henley and Lombardsville. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex around Bear Cr Lake and the Copperhead Lookout Tower, where the landscape is carved by numerous forks of Bear Cr and Pond Cr. The distribution of features like Buttermilk Hollow and Honey Hollow highlights a traditional naming convention that reflects the agricultural and natural character of this part of southern Ohio.