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1961 Map of Lynx

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lynx
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Ohio Brush Creek dominates this part of Adams County, carving a winding path through the dissected landscape of the Virginia Military District. This 1961 record shows a deeply rooted rural society defined by family-named landmarks and small-scale agriculture. Prominent landmarks like Buzzardroost Rock and Scrub Ridge oversee a network of narrow hollows and creeks, including Lick Run and Cedar Creek.

Social and community life is visible through the concentration of local institutions such as Stonewall Grange Hall and Township Sch. Genealogists will find a high density of small burial grounds and rural sanctuaries, ranging from the Vaughns Chapel Cem near Dunkinsville to the East Liberty Ch and Harmony Cem further south. The map identifies specific local industries including a Quarry near the Stone Chapel, reflecting the area's reliance on local natural resources.