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1961 Map of De Graff

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of De Graff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Great Miami River winds through this Logan County landscape, serving as a geographic anchor for the villages of De Graff and Quincy. In the early 1960s, the area reflects a deeply rooted agricultural and transport network, defined by the crossing of the New York Central Railroad and the Detroit Toledo and Ironton Railroad. This rail infrastructure facilitated the movement of goods through the Miami Valley, connecting local hubs like Logansville to the broader regional economy.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-represented by a high density of small family and community burial grounds, such as Means Cem, Newman Cem, and Olive Chapel Cem. Cultural landmarks like the Shady Bowl Speedway and the Miami Valley Camp indicate the area's role as a center for local recreation and social gathering. The presence of the Riverside High Sch and several substations near the river highlights the civic and utility development of the mid-century era.