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1961 Map of Union Furnace

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Union Furnace
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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The Hocking River winds through this rugged portion of southeast Ohio, where industrial heritage and public lands intersect. Early coal and clay work is evident at Haydenville and Nelsonville, with several Strip Mines and local Kilns scattered across the township lines. The Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad follows the river corridor, paralleling the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad as it services these historic brick and mining communities.

Upland ridges like Zion Ridge and Wollette Ridge are largely encompassed by the Wayne National Forest, sheltering isolated landmarks such as Mt Zion Ch and the Lookout Tower. Smaller settlements like Union Furnace, Coonville, and Starr reflect a landscape of small family plots and rural congregations, including Asbury Ch and the Morris Chapel Cem. This survey documents a transition era where traditional extraction industries began to share the terrain with emerging recreational and conservation efforts.