1961 Map of Danville

About this map

Danville and Millwood anchor this survey of central Ohio, which captures a landscape transitioning through significant hydraulic and industrial changes. The development of Apple Valley Lake west of Howard represents a major shift in the local terrain, as the Little Jelloway Creek drainage was altered for recreational and residential purposes. Along the Kokosing River to the south, the economy of the early 1960s is evident in the presence of Quarries and a Gaging Station, while an extensive Oil Field spans the central townships of Howard and Union. Local history is deeply embedded in the rural landscape, marked by family and community landmarks such as Stone Quarry Chapel, St Lukes Cem, and the small settlement at Monroe Mills. The mapping also preserves traces of older infrastructure, including a former rail Grade passing through Howard, illustrating the area's historical transportation corridors.