1961 Map of Hanover

About this map

Dillon Reservoir and the Licking River dominate this eastern Licking County landscape, illustrating a period of significant water management and infrastructure expansion. The map details the valley just as the reservoir's normal pool elevation is established, affecting the surrounding settlements of Hanover and Claylick. Transportation corridors are well-defined by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Penn Central lines which skirt the northern banks and the dramatic topography of the Licking Gorge. Local community life is evidenced by numerous rural institutions, including Mount Carmel Ch and Licking Valley High Sch. The terrain transitions from the river flats to prominent heights like Bucks Knob and Bald Knob, while smaller watercourses like Claylick Creek and Rocky Fork carve through the townships of Mary Ann, Madison, and Hopewell.