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1961 Map of Chillicothe East

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Chillicothe East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Chillicothe serves as the central hub of this Ross County survey, where the Scioto River meets Paint Creek in a valley defined by significant infrastructure and topography. The landscape is anchored by massive landmarks such as the Chillicothe Correctional Institute and the soaring peaks of Mount Logan and Mount Eyes within the Great Seal State Park. A dense rail network featuring the Norfolk and Western, Baltimore and Ohio, and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads converges on the city, illustrating its importance as a regional transportation junction.

South of the city, the terrain transitions into the heavily wooded Scioto Trail State Forest. Small rural settlements and family landmarks are scattered throughout the hills, including Massieville and the curious Deadman Crossing. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites such as Massieville Cem, Malone Cem, and Findley Cem, alongside local institutions like Worthington Sch and Western Jr High Sch.