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2023 Map of Ruraldale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Ruraldale and Museville anchor this corner of southeastern Muskingum County, where the terrain is deeply carved by the Manns-Fork-Salt Creek and its many tributaries. The landscape is defined by the ridge-and-hollow topography characteristic of the region, with family and community history preserved in numerous burial grounds like Oakland Methodist Cem and Sugar Grove Cem. Outdoor recreation and conservation efforts are evident in the sprawling Blue Rock State Forest and Blue Rock State Park, which surround the waters of Cutler Lake.

A network of local routes, including Poverty Ridge Rd and The Flats Rd, connect small settlements and rural homesteads across the townships. The map details a transition toward the Morgan County line, following waterways such as Meigs Creek and Guyasuta Fork. This 2023 survey serves as a modern baseline for researchers tracing the enduring rural character and land use patterns of this Ohio hill country.