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1961 Map of Kingston

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Kingston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Kingston stands at the convergence of rail and road transport on the boundary between Pickaway and Ross Counties. By the early 1960s, this landscape was defined by its agricultural roots and the infrastructure of the mid-century, including the Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads. The map records several smaller settlements and local landmarks like Metzger, Hopetown, and the Drive-in Theater near the Scioto River.

South of the main village, the terrain rises into several named peaks including Sugarloaf, Bald Hill, and Sand Hill. Local history is preserved in sites such as Mt Pleasant Cemetery, Miller Cemetery, and several rural churches like Crouse Chapel and Overly Chapel. The map also captures the local industry of the era with a Sand and Gravel Pit located along Kinnikinnick Creek, reflecting the natural resource extraction common in the region.