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1961 Map of Fredricktown

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

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Kokosing River and its numerous tributaries, such as Granny Creek and Armstrong Run, define the central landscape of this Knox County region during the early 1960s. Fredericktown serves as the primary hub, where the Baltimore And Ohio railroad line intersects with the local road network. The map reveals a fascinating layering of human history, from the ancient earthworks at Braddock Mound and Rowley Mound to the mid-century agricultural community marked by Green Valley Grange Hall and Orange Hall.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous named landmarks such as Dalrymple Corners and Dorema. Rural spiritual and community life is anchored by Green Valley Ch, Friendship Ch, and several burying grounds including Forest Cem and Wayne Cem. To the northeast, the State Conservation Area surrounding Knox Lake shows the emergence of organized recreation in the mid-20th century.