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1961 Map of Bainbridge

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Bainbridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Paint Creek carves a deep valley through the northern section of this landscape, anchoring the village of Bainbridge and its surrounding agricultural bottomlands. The town is a focal point of 1960s local infrastructure, serving as a hub for the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroad and featuring a prominent Indian Mound on its outskirts. To the west, the topography becomes more complex at The Seven Caves, a notable landmark near Rocky Fork.

The southern portion of the map is dominated by the dense timber of Pike State Forest, where isolated settlements like Cynthiana and Lapperell are connected by winding mountain roads. This area preserves a network of small community institutions, including the Beech Flat Ch and Pinshop Chapel, alongside family landmarks such as Jones Cem. The terrain is defined by sharp ridges like Stewart Ridge and Baker Ridge, illustrating the transition from the fertile creek valleys to the high, forested uplands of the Virginia Military District.