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2016 Map of Sherritts

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Sherritts
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wayne National Forest dominates the landscape of this Lawrence County quadrant, where the terrain is deeply etched by a complex network of hollows and ridges. The map reveals an area defined by its small rural communities and extensive public land, centered around the settlement of Sherritts and the southern reaches of Lake Vesuvius. The topography is a maze of named geographic features, from Zoar Ridge and Tick Ridge to numerous family-named valleys like Peckerwood Hollow and Schweickart Hollow.

Genealogical interest is particularly high given the density of family burial grounds scattered throughout the hills, including the Slab Fork Church Cem, Macedonia Cem, and Joe Delawder Cem. A significant system of recreational trails, such as the Ir Horse Vesuvius Main Loop and Ir Vesuvius Backpack, indicates the area's transition from traditional homesteading toward conservation and outdoor recreation in the early 21st century.