1961 Map of Circleville

About this map

Circleville stands at the center of this early 1960s landscape, positioned where the Norfolk and Western and Pennsylvania railroads intersect near the Scioto River. The map preserves the cultural geography of the Pickaway Plains, featuring the Logan Elm State Memorial and an Indian Mound, marking the area's deep historical roots. Agricultural life is detailed through family-named landmarks like Shortridge Farm and Rife Farm, while the expansion of the era is evident in new developments like Knollwood Village and Jefferson Estates. Researchers will find a high density of rural cemeteries, including Forest Cemetery, St Joseph Cemetery, and several smaller farm-based burial grounds. The river corridor is dominated by industrial and utility features such as the Thomas Airfield, various gravel pits, and water pumping stations, reflecting a mid-century economy built on both transportation and resource extraction.