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2023 Map of Richmond Dale

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Richmond Dale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Richmond Dale sits at a geographic crossroads in Ross County, where the valley of Salt Creek meets the wide corridor of the Scioto River. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from river bottoms to the dissected uplands of southern Ohio, featuring prominent geological landmarks like Chimney Rocks and Buzzard Rock. The area's settlement history is etched into the hillsides through numerous small burial grounds such as German Chapel Cem, Stockman Cem, and Weddington Cem, many located near old township roads and family-named features like Weddington Hill.

Industrial activity is noted through the Southern Silica Pond Number One and Southern Silica Pond Number Two, reflecting the region's extraction history. Transportation networks weave through the valleys, from the modern path of Old US Hwy 35 to the rail junction at West Junction, alongside smaller hamlets like Higby, Vigo, and the colorfully named Lickskillet. The presence of the North Country National Scenic Trail and the Little Mound archaeological site further highlights the area's long human history.