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1961 Map of Hanover

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

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Licking River and the waters of Dillon Reservoir dominate this 1961 landscape in eastern Licking County, where the valley floor serves as a busy corridor for both the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. The map captures a moment of infrastructure transition, showing the reservoir at its normal pool elevation of 734 feet, which fundamentally altered the drainage patterns of Little Claylick Creek and Rocky Fork.

Small settlements and community hubs like Hanover, Marne, and Claylick are detailed alongside rural landmarks including Hazel Dell Ch and Mount Carmel Ch. Higher elevations are marked by distinctive peaks such as Bucks Knob and Bald Knob, while the eastern edge highlights the topographical transition into the Licking Gorge. This record is particularly valuable for genealogists tracing local families near Spring Grove Cem or Wilkins, providing a clear view of the area before modern development changed the character of these riverside townships.