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2019 Map of Philo

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Philo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Muskingum River dominates this portion of Muskingum County, carving a deep valley that separates the high ridges of southeastern Ohio. The village of Philo sits prominently along the eastern bank, positioned near the northern boundary where Salt Creek joins the main waterway. The landscape is defined by its series of parallel ridges and hollows, including Fatler Ridge, Irish Ridge, and Butterbean Ridge, which served as the primary locations for early rural settlements and family homesteads.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the township, from the centrally located Virginia Ridge Cem and Irish Ridge Cem to the Saint Johns English Lutheran Cem near Stovertown. The southern reaches of the map near Durant and Stone show the transition into Morgan County, following the river's winding course. This survey provides a clear view of the rural road network, such as Co HWY 32 and Sealover Hollow RD, that connected these hilltop communities to the riverside trade centers.