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1961 Map of Lubeck

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lubeck
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Washington Bottom and the fertile river terraces of Belpre define this reach of the Ohio River as it was surveyed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. The landscape reflects a mix of heavy industrial potential and deep-rooted agricultural settlement, with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad skirting the riverbanks near Torch. Numerous family cemeteries, such as Munchmeyer Cem and Boso Cem, are scattered across the ridges, providing a detailed record for genealogical research in Wood County and across the state line in Athens and Washington counties.

Upland areas like Bird Ridge and Youba Ridge are characterized by complex drainage systems including Sandy Creek and Gunners Run. Notable local landmarks like the Ohio Valley Speedway and Torch Speedway highlight the era's recreational culture, while established institutions like Fairview Ch and Washington Sch anchor the communities of Lubeck and Sandy. The map also captures the wooded fringes of the Wayne National Forest and the distinct geography of Mustapha Island.