2002 Map of Union Furnace

About this map

The Hocking River carves a significant path through this section of the southeastern Ohio hill country, anchoring a landscape shaped by both industry and the preservation of natural lands. The presence of numerous Strip Mines and larger excavations reflects the region's long-standing reliance on resource extraction, particularly near settlements like Haydenville and Union Furnace. These industrial sites sit in close proximity to the wooded expanses of the Wayne National Forest, Zaleski State Forest, and the State Wildlife Area, illustrating the dual character of this terrain at the start of the 21st century. Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial grounds and places of worship, including Morris Chapel Cem, the Asbury Ch, and the remote Mt Zion Ch Cem situated along Zion Ridge. Smaller communities like Starr, Coonville, and Carbondale are interconnected by a network of winding roads like Whites Road and Dabney Road.