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1911 Map of Era

Name: 1911 Topographic Map of Era
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Darby Creek and Deer Creek dominate the landscape of rural Pickaway County in the early twentieth century, defining a territory of established farmsteads and rural school districts. The village of Williamsport serves as a local hub, supported by the Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley RR and the nearby Williamsport Sta.. To the north, Darbyville sits along the banks of its namesake creek, while the southern boundary near Clarksburg touches the Ross Co line.

Transport and industry are deeply tied to the waterways, evidenced by landmarks like Crownover Mill on Deer Creek and several river crossings including Keppler Ford and Gulicks Ford. The map reveals a dense network of country schools, such as Locust Grove School, Tick Ridge School, and Greenland School, which provide a window into the genealogical layout of the era before district consolidation. Along the eastern edge, the Scioto River and the N & W Ry corridor pass through Yellowbud and Westfall, marking the primary artery for regional commerce.