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2013 Map of Philo

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Philo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Muskingum River dominates this portion of Muskingum County, serving as the central artery for the river towns of Philo and Duncan Falls. This 2013 survey illustrates the complex topography of the Appalachian Plateaus, where ridges such as Irish Ridge, Staker Ridge, and Butterbean Ridge are dissected by numerous runs and hollows. Key water management infrastructure is visible at the Muskingum River Lock and Dam Number 9, a critical point for navigation in the region.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial sites and churches throughout the area, including the Saint Johns English Lutheran Cem, Antioch Cem, and Blue Rock Cem. Smaller settlements like Gaysport, Merriam, and Durant follow the river's bend, while the interior landscape is marked by historical resource extraction sites like Coal Hollow. The map also captures the transition between Muskingum County and Morgan County at its southern edge.