1961 Map of Bainbridge

About this map

Bainbridge sits at the northern edge of this 1961 survey, where the valley of Paint Creek meets the northern reaches of the Pike State Forest. The village is a central hub for the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad, which follows the creek valley past local landmarks like The Seven Caves and a Strip Mine located on the eastern ridge. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly complex as it rises into the hills of the Virginia Military District, characterized by sharp ridges like Baker Ridge and Star Mountain. This landscape is dotted with small hilltop settlements and rural institutions, including Cynthiana and Lapperell, alongside scattered country churches such as Beech Flats Ch and Fairview Ch. The map also captures several family-named landmarks and cemeteries, including the Hulitt Cem and Jones Cem, providing a detailed look at the mid-century rural social geography of Ross, Pike, and Highland Counties.