2023 Map of Otway

About this map

Scioto Brush Creek and its many tributaries carve through the deeply dissected landscape of western Scioto County, anchoring the small communities of Otway and Henley. This recent topographical study reveals a rural interior defined by narrow ridges and hollows, where family history is etched into the terrain through numerous small burial grounds such as Otway Cem, Oswego Cem, and Moon Cem. The map illustrates a transition from the structured valley floors to the dense recreational trail networks of the south, including the North Country National Scenic Trl and Backpack Main Trail North Loop Trl. From the heights of Bracken Ridge to the secluded waters of Wolfden Lake, the map provides a precise look at the modern balance between agricultural tradition, local genealogy, and protected woodlands.