1961 Map of Jacksonville

About this map

Sunday Creek carves a deep path through the coal-rich hills of northern Athens County, defining the early industrial character of this region. The 1961 landscape is a mix of small mining settlements and rural townships, with the New York Central railroad serving as the vital artery connecting Glouster, Trimble, and Jacksonville. Heavy extraction is evident through numerous operations like the Tipple Mine and several Strip Mines, which contrast with the older, community-focused sites such as the Township High Sch and the Covered Bridge near Truetown. Local genealogy is well-preserved across the ridges, from the Millfield Hilltop Cem to smaller family plots like the Brown Cem. The southern reach of the map transitions into the Wayne National Forest, where the terrain rises toward Mt Nebo and Scatter Ridge, while the Hocking River touches the southwestern corner near Chauncey.