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2011 Map of Patriot

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Patriot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Symmes Creek winds through this rural pocket of Gallia County, carving a landscape defined by its many tributaries like Trace Creek and Sand Fork. The area is characterized by a high density of local burial grounds, serving as a primary genealogical resource for the region. Named family and community sites such as Tyn Rhos Cemetery, Wiseman Cemetery, and Siloam Cemetery are scattered across the uplands, linked by narrow country roads like Pioneer Trail Rd.

Significant local landmarks include the Cadmus Covered Bridge near the small settlement of Cadmus, providing a tangible link to historical engineering in the township. Small crossroads communities and hollows, such as Centerpoint, McDaniel Crossroad, and Burnette Hollow, show the dispersed settlement patterns common to this part of southern Ohio. The topography transitions from the waters of Kenton Lake to the elevations of German Ridge, with the Patriot Post Office serving as a central point for the surrounding rural residents.