
Peebles serves as the central hub of this Adams County landscape, situated at a junction of roads and rail corridors. The village is surrounded by a series of smaller hamlets such as Jacksonville, Lawshe, and Locust Grove, each reflecting the rural settlement patterns of the region. The map reveals a history tied to early local industry, most notably at Marble Furnace, where both a settlement and the Marble Furnace Cem bear the name of former works. The topography is defined by the winding course of Ohio Brush Creek and its many tributaries, including Shimer Run and West Fork Ohio Brush Creek. These waterways have carved deep valleys between prominent high points like Tater Ridge, Hoop Ridge, and Pine Knob, creating a landscape where road networks frequently follow the contours of the drainage systems and ridges.
113 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
8 maps found