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2016 Map of Philo

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Philo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Muskingum River dominates this region of southeastern Ohio, serving as the central artery for the sister settlements of Philo and Duncan Falls. This 2016 survey captures the area's intricate topography, where the river's path is managed by the Muskingum River Locks and Dam Number 9. The surrounding landscape is defined by a network of ridges and hollows, including Fatler Ridge, Irish Ridge, and Butterbean Ridge, which harbor numerous small family and community burial grounds such as Virginia Ridge Cem and Saint Johns English Lutheran Cem.

Further south, the terrain becomes increasingly dissected by streams like Little Blue Rock Creek and Cedar Run. The map records the persistence of several rural communities and former post office locations such as Stovertown, Cannelville, and Merriam. This intersection of river-based infrastructure and high-ridge settlement patterns provides a clear view of the area's local geography before the southern boundary meets the Muskingum Co and Morgan Co line.