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1961 Map of Athens

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Athens
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Ohio University and the city of Athens serve as the hub of this 1961 survey, where the Hocking River winds through a landscape of educational expansion and Appalachian terrain. The campus footprint is clearly defined, including the Stadium, Golf Course, and nearby Ohio University Airport. Beyond the city limits, the map illustrates the mid-century development of outdoor recreation at Strouds Run State Park and Dow Lake, contrasting with the industrial presence of Strip Mines and a Gravel Pit in the surrounding hills.

Rural life in the Wayne National Forest is evidenced by family-named landmarks and country churches, such as Angel Ridge Ch and Graham Chapel. The mapping includes smaller residential clusters like The Plains and La Mar Heights, alongside institutional sites like the State Hospital. The network of the Baltimore and Ohio and C & O railroads remains a critical part of the local infrastructure during this era.