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1915 Map of Bainbridge

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Bainbridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1915
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1915

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Paint Creek winds through the northeast corner of this 1915 survey, where the settlement of Bainbridge sits near an Indian Mound and the Bainbridge Cemetery. The landscape transitions from the broader valleys of the north to the dissected, higher ground of Bakers Hill and Smith Hill in the south and east. This era captures a rural network of schoolhouses and country churches spaced for foot and horse travel, serving a community tied to the land across Highland, Ross, and Pike counties.

Local genealogy and history are anchored by numerous named landmarks, including Fall Creek Church near the western border and Olive Branch Church to the south. Educational hubs like Saske Corner School, Redkey School, and Cedar Chapel School are clearly marked, alongside small village centers such as Rainsboro and Byington. The intricate drainage patterns of Baker Fork, Rocky Fork, and Sunfish Creek define the settlement patterns and roadway alignments of the early twentieth century.