1961 Map of Hallsville

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Tar Hollow State Forest dominates the southeast corner of this survey, where the terrain shifts abruptly from the flat agricultural plains of The Prairie to the deeply dissected ridges of Brush Ridge. This transition in Ross and Pickaway counties creates a distinct landscape where small settlements like Hallsville and Adelphi sit at the edge of the upland forest. Local history is well-preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, including Colerain Ch and a high concentration of cemeteries such as Prairieview Cem, Monnett Cem, and Green Summit Cem. The drainage pattern is defined by Salt Creek and its many tributaries, while more specialized infrastructure like the Brush Ridge Tower and a Gaging Sta on Little Walnut Creek underscore the area’s resource management in the early 1960s.