2019 Map of Rarden

About this map

Rarden sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape, positioned where the Rarden Cr flows into Scioto Brush Creek. The surrounding terrain is characterized by a dense network of ridges and hollows that define local life and movement, including Staley Ridge, Ladd Ridge, and Claylick Hollow. This geography has long dictated the placement of small communities like Mount Joy, Duke, and Ladd, which are connected by a system of township and county roads winding through the valleys. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, identifying numerous family and community burial grounds such as Old Hackworth Cem, Saint Patricks Cem, and the Crabtree Cemetery. The winding course of the Scioto Brush Creek and its many tributaries, like Kizzie Run and Salome Run, reveal the intricate drainage patterns of the Scioto and Pike County borderlands.