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1960 Map of Ayersville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Ayersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The confluence of North Powell Creek and South Powell Creek forms a prominent natural artery through this portion of Ohio, where small agrarian settlements and family landmarks define the landscape. The community of Ayersville sits at a significant crossroads in the northeast, while the hamlet of Arthur and the rail-stop at Rice anchor the western and southern reaches. Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous burial grounds like Taylor Cem and Ice Cem, alongside several country houses of worship including Beulah Ch and Highland Ch.

Transportation history is visible in the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across the terrain, indicating former connectivity replaced by the network of rural routes such as Watson Road and Bowman Road. A notable modern landmark is Bauer Landing Field, situated in the southwestern corner near the Paulding Co Putnam Co line. The map captures a transition period where traditional community hubs like Grange Hall remained central to rural life even as transport patterns shifted.