2023 Map of Utica

About this map

Utica and St. Louisville serve as the primary hubs in this portion of Licking County, where the branching tributaries of the Licking River dictate the layout of the land. The North Fork Licking River runs centrally through the quadrangle, flanked by several smaller settlements like Chatham and Vanatta. The landscape is deeply carved by numerous hollows, including Preston Hollow and Hog Hollow, which reveal a complex topography of ridges and valleys that have historically influenced road placement and property boundaries. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history preserved in the numerous burying grounds scattered across the township lines, such as Saint Joseph Cem, North Lawn Cem, and Marple Cem. This 2023 survey documents the contemporary rural character of the region, anchored by established water features like Smoot Lake and Hoar Pond.