1961 Map of Bainbridge

About this map

Bainbridge sits at the northern edge of this survey where the wide Paint Valley transitions into the dissected ridges of the Pike State Forest. The settlement pattern reflects a deeply rural landscape defined by family-named hollows and isolated hills like McNary Hill and Sylvester Hill. In the south, the community of Lapperell serves as a waypoint near the Lapperell Cem, while to the west, Cynthiana marks a historic crossroads. This region's early history is evidenced by the Indian Mound near Paint Creek and numerous small burial grounds such as Hulitt Cem and Garner Cem. The economy of the era is represented by a Strip Mine on the eastern hills and the presence of the Toledo and Ironton railroad line, while the natural limestone features of The Seven Caves highlight the area's geological character.