1994 Map of Richmond

About this map

The rugged hill country of Jefferson County, Ohio, is defined here by the deep incision of Town Fork and its tributaries, revealing a landscape heavily shaped by both conservation and extraction. Jefferson Lake State Park preserves the waters of Jefferson Lake at the center of the sheet, while surrounding ridges like Middle Ridge and Timothy Ridge are scarred by extensive strip mines. These industrial excavations contrast sharply with the quiet, established settlements of Richmond and East Springfield. For genealogists, the map is particularly rich in burial sites and religious landmarks, including the St John Vianney Seminary, Mt Zion Ch, and various family-named plots such as Montgomery Cem. The transition from old crossroads like Old Annapolis to the active rural communities of the 1990s illustrates the persistent settlement patterns of the Old Seven Ranges region.