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1961 Map of Flushing

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Flushing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The hills of eastern Ohio in the early 1960s reveal a landscape defined by both established rural settlements and the physical footprints of the extractive economy. The village of Flushing serves as a central hub, while the Baltimore and Ohio RR winds through the southern terrain, connecting the area to regional markets. Numerous Strip Mines are visible throughout the quadrangle, illustrating the significant role of surface mining in shaping the local topography during this era.

Genealogists and local historians will find several key landmarks, including Rankin Ch and Nottingham Ch, which anchored the smaller communities of Cassville and New Athens. The boundary between Harrison Co and Belmont Co bisects the map, passing through the rugged drainages of Wheeling Creek and Jockey Hollow Run. Smaller cemeteries, marked simply as Cem, are tucked away near these settlements, providing vital clues for tracing family histories in this coal-rich portion of the Appalachian Plateau.