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2002 Map of Waterloo

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Waterloo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2006
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2006

About this map

The Wayne National Forest dominates this section of southern Ohio, where the landscape is defined by the steep ridges and narrow hollows characteristic of the Appalachian Plateau. Settlements such as Waterloo and Arabia are positioned along the winding course of Symmes Creek, while Wilgus and Lecta sit further east toward the Crown City Wilderness Area. The map reveals a land utilized for both timber and coal, showing several locations marked as Strip Mine and Reclaimed Strip Mine, reflecting the region's industrial heritage.

Local genealogy and history are preserved through numerous landmarks like Flag Spring Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and cemeteries including Waterloo Cem and Jackson Cem. Water features like Sand Fork and the Sand Fork Wetlands provide contrast to the high points of Greasy Ridge and Pigeon Knob, while the intricate network of hollows—such as German Hollow and Peckerwood Hollow—illustrates the difficult terrain that shaped early transportation and property lines.