2024 Map of Shields

About this map

The agrarian landscape along the Skillet Fork river is defined by a dense network of family and community burial grounds, reflecting the deep genealogical roots of Wayne, Jefferson, and Marion counties. Small settlements like Shields, Stratton, and Keenesville serve as central points for a rural road system that connects various landmarks. The topography is largely low-lying with notable exceptions like Little Potatoe Hill and Potatoe Hill, which rise above the surrounding creeks and the Horseshoe Slough.