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2010 Map of Shade

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Shade
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Shade sits near the heart of this landscape where the Middle Branch Shade River and Pratts Fork carve through southeastern Ohio. The map documents a rural community structure defined by its crossroads and family-held land, evidenced by the numerous burial grounds like Burson Cemetery, Jerseyville Cemetery, and Jeffers Cemetery that dot the hillsides. The Shade Post Office serves as a central landmark for a network of winding township and county roads that connect outlying settlements such as Pleasanton, Chase, and Snowville.

Water management and local geography are highlighted by the Margaret Creek Conservancy District Reservoir and the Rainbow Lake Dam on Pratts Fork. Farther south, the terrain descends toward Burlingham and Darwin, where the West Branch Shade River and Kingsbury Creek shape the drainage patterns. This 2010 survey provides a clear view of the area's transition into the 21st century, maintaining its traditional character through preserved place names and long-standing landmarks like Baker Cemetery and Carlton Cemetery.