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2016 Map of Washington Court House

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Washington Court House
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Washington Court House serves as the central hub of this Fayette County landscape, where modern suburban expansion meets established agricultural traditions. The city's radial street grid, including major arteries like Columbus Ave and Clinton Ave, branches out into a network of residential developments and historic sites. Several burial grounds, such as Saint Colmans Cem and the Old Washington Cem, provide significant touchpoints for genealogical research and local history within the city limits.

Surrounding the urban center, the terrain is defined by the drainages of Paint Creek and its many tributaries, including Big Run and East Fork Paint Creek. The landscape transition is marked by the presence of the Fayette County Airport and the Washington Court House Reservoir, illustrating the area's infrastructure and water management. Outlying settlements like Bloomingburg and the hamlet of Eber maintain their distinct identities amidst the patchwork of rural county roads.