1961 Map of Byer

About this map

Leo Petroglyph State Memorial anchors the central landscape of this survey, which captures the intersection of Jackson and Vinton counties during a period of transition in the 1960s and 1970s. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor follows the winding path of Salt Creek, connecting small communities like Ray and Byer. The rugged ridges, such as Tick Ridge and Log Pile Ridge, are heavily forested, with large portions designated as Wayne National Forest and Richland Furnace State Forest. Evidence of local industry is clear from the numerous Strip Mines and a Gravel Pit scattered across the township lines. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history preserved in remote burial grounds like Baker Cem, Dozer Cem, and the Log Pile Ch Cem, while the location of the Boy Scout Camp and the Pleasant Valley Sch reflect the mid-century community life of southern Ohio.