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2019 Map of Rockbridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Sugar Grove and Rockbridge anchor this landscape where the Hocking River cuts through the borderlands of Fairfield and Hocking counties. The area is defined by sharp topographic relief and numerous deep drainages, including Peterson Hollow, Toad Hollow, and Wildcat Hollow. The distribution of rural landmarks suggests a long-established communal fabric, evidenced by a high density of small family and church burial grounds such as the Old Catholic Cem, Union Cem, and Saint Matthews Lutheran Cem.

Cantwell Cliffs stands out as a significant natural landmark in the western portion of the map, while the small settlement of Gibisonville sits near the southern edge. The terrain is marked by a complex network of runs and forks, including Laurel Run, Buck Run, and Clear Fork, which likely dictated the placement of early homesteads and the winding secondary road system. This survey provides a clear look at the persistent rural character of this Ohio region in the late 2010s.