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1960 Map of Amesville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Amesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Amesville and the surrounding townships of Ames, Bern, Marion, and Homer define this pocket of southeastern Ohio at the start of the 1960s. The landscape is characterized by the winding path of Federal Creek and its many tributaries, such as Linscott Run and Kitten Run. An industrial history is evident in the numerous Gas Well locations and active extraction sites like the Strip Mine north of Lathrop.

Genealogists can trace family names across several local landmarks, including Henrys Cem, Beasley Cem, and Gardner Cem. The transition from rail to road is visible along the Old Railroad Grade and Sharps Grade, which connect smaller settlements like Sharpsburg and Utley. The southern reaches of the map include portions of the Wayne National Forest, showing the preservation of the area's timber and terrain alongside rural communities like Wrightstown.