1961 Map of Athens

About this map

The Hocking River anchors the geography of this mid-century survey, winding through the valley floor beneath Peach Ridge and Athens Ridge. The urban center of Athens is dominated by the sprawling campus of Ohio University and the extensive grounds of the State Hospital, while the surrounding hills are carved by the Baltimore and Ohio and Conrail rail lines. This edition reflects the transition of the landscape from traditional Appalachian farmsteads and rural churches like Clara Chapel to recreational and institutional use, evidenced by the creation of Strouds Run State Park and the preservation of the Wayne National Forest.