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1961 Map of Marion West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The western edges of Marion and the agricultural lands of Big Island Township define this mid-century landscape. The industrial and civic heart of the city is evident through its concentrated rail infrastructure, including the Erie Lackawanna and Penn Central lines, which converge near the Courthouse and City Hall. Schools like Baker Jr High Sch and Edison Jr High Sch serve the expanding residential neighborhoods of Oak Knoll, while the County Fairground and Marion Country Club provide recreational space on the city's perimeter.

To the southwest, the Scioto River and Little Scioto River wind through the countryside toward the village of Green Camp. This rural section is dotted with family-named landmarks and local burial grounds such as Sullivan Cem and Rayl Cem. The presence of numerous Gravel Pits and Quarries along the riverbanks highlights the importance of mineral extraction to the local economy during this era of post-war development.