2013 Map of Union Furnace

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The Hocking River winds through this landscape on the border of Hocking and Athens counties, passing the industrial and mining heritage sites of Nelsonville and Haydenville. This region is defined by its deep ridges and hollows, much of which is managed as part of the Wayne National Forest. Settlement patterns follow the narrow valley floors, where clusters of local history like Union Furnace and East Clayton sit along established routes such as US Hwy 33 and State Rte 328. Genealogists will find a wealth of scattered burial sites throughout the uplands, including Croy Cem, Wolf Cem, and the Morse Lewis Cem. To the south, the terrain descends toward Carbondale and the headwaters of Carbondale Cr, illustrating the interconnectedness of the river-and-rail economy that once dominated these southeastern Ohio hills.