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1961 Map of Beaver

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Beaver
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Beaver and the surrounding township of Marion are defined by the winding corridor of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railroad, which snakes through the valley alongside Beaver Creek. The landscape transitions from the managed timberlands of the Wayne National Forest to active industrial sites, including numerous Strip Mines and gravel pits that punctuate the hillsides. The abundance of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, such as Linn Hill Ch and Barton Cem, reflects a deeply rooted community structure in this portion of Pike and Jackson counties.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with Jackson Lake and the Little Scioto River anchoring the southern and eastern reaches. Small settlements like Glade and Linn appear as modest clusters along the road network, while the northern terrain is marked by dramatic features like Big Rock and the high elevations of Mountain Ridge. The map documents a mid-century balance between traditional rural life and the extractive industries that shaped the Appalachian foothills.