2010 Map of Philo

About this map

The Muskingum River dominates the eastern edge of this Muskingum County landscape, carving a path through a series of rugged hollows and high ridges. The area is defined by its small riverside settlements like Philo and Gaysport, which serve as local anchors along with the smaller hamlets of Merriam and Blue Rock. The terrain away from the river rises into distinctive landforms such as Butterbean Ridge, Irish Ridge, and Staker Ridge, reflecting a topography that has historically shaped local transport and agriculture. Numerous family and community burial grounds, including the Antioch Cemetery, Swingle Cemetery, and Saint Anns Cemetery, are scattered across the quadrangle. These sites, along with the Philo Post Office and Blue Rock Post Office, provide essential touchpoints for genealogical research and the study of rural Ohio community development in the early 21st century.