1961 Map of Laurelville

About this map

The hills of Hocking and Pickaway counties converge at Laurelville and Adelphi, where the flat valley of Salt Creek meets the steep, wooded terrain of Dumm Ridge. This early 1960s survey documents a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and narrow hollows, such as Carney Hollow and Pike Hollow, which dictate the placement of rural settlements and winding roads. Local history is anchored by several country churches, including Salt Creek Valley Ch and Mt Carmel Ch, alongside family burial grounds like Davis Cem and Berry Cem.