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1961 Map of Byington

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Byington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Kincaid Springs State Fish Hatchery and the neighboring hills of Pike State Forest anchor this early 1960s survey of southern Ohio's upland terrain. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and narrow ridges, such as Hackle shin Ridge and Beekman Ridge, which dictate the placement of small settlements and family farmsteads. Small communities like Byington and Cedar Fork are situated along Sunfish Creek, while isolated crossroads such as Poplar Grove and Smoky Corners occupy the higher ground.

Genealogists will find significant value in the mapped locations of local churches and family-named cemeteries, including West Wood Ch and Washburn Cem. The map reveals the early industrial and civic footprint of the region through numerous quarries and a prominent Lookout Tower. The entire area is noted as part of the Virginia Military District, a historical land grant system that influenced the original boundaries and road patterns visible here.