1961 Map of Mansfield South

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors the landscape of southern Richland County, tracing a route through Lexington and the smaller community of Alta. This 1961 field-checked map illustrates the mid-century expansion of Mansfield south into Madison township, including established neighborhoods served by the Johnny Appleseed Jr High Sch and Woodville Sch. To the west, the Clear Fork Reservoir provides a significant hydrologic feature, while the Clear Fork Mohican River meanders through the southern townships of Troy and Washington. Local community life is visible in the distribution of rural landmarks like the Hilltop Ch and United Brethren Ch, alongside several family-named roads such as Kochheiser Road and Baughman Road that reflect the area's agricultural roots.