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1961 Map of Hickman

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Hickman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Knox and Licking County line cuts across a landscape defined by an active resource economy during the early 1960s. Extensive oil and gas fields and numerous gas and oil wells dot the terrain, particularly near Jackson and Maryann townships. Small rural centers like Hickman and Purity serve as local anchors alongside historical landmarks such as a Covered Bridge over Rocky Fork.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of country churches and burial grounds, including Burrell Chapel, Smith Chapel, and the Souslin Cemetery. The map also captures several recreational camps, including Camp Ohio and Camp Wakatomika, situated along the winding creeks and runs. This survey documents the intersection of rural agriculture and the region's mid-century energy industry, from the pipeline corridors to the widely dispersed schools like Mary Ann School.