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2011 Map of Rinard Mills

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rinard Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Little Muskingum River meanders through this portion of Washington County, anchoring a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows. Small agricultural settlements like Rinard Mills and Bloomfield sit alongside the river and its many tributaries, such as Witten Run and Wilson Run. This area preserves a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Ludlow Catholic Cemetery and German Cemetery, which serve as vital markers for family historians and genealogists studying the early Catholic and immigrant lineages of the region.

Transportation through these hills follows the natural contours, with routes like Jackson Run Rd and Griffin Ridge Rd connecting the upland ridges. Distinctive landmarks such as Knowlton Bridge and Oakes Landing indicate the historical importance of river crossings and small-scale commerce. From Dye Ridge in the north to Cullen Ridge in the south, the map illustrates the enduring rural character of this Appalachian community.