2013 Map of Shade

About this map

Pleasanton and Shade anchor the northern reaches of this rural landscape where the border between Athens Co and Meigs Co divides the terrain. The topography is defined by the winding paths of the Middle Br Shade River and W Br Shade River, along with numerous family-named landmarks that speak to the area's deep-rooted community history. Small clusters of development at Snowville, Burlingham, and Darwin are connected by a network of local routes like Darwin RD and Pleasanton RD. This modern survey reveals a high concentration of memorial sites, including the Jerseyville Cem and White Oak Cem, which are often the primary remaining evidence of early crossroads settlements. The presence of Rainbow Lake and Pratts Fork further illustrates the drainage patterns that have historically shaped land use and road placement in this part of southeastern Ohio.