1961 Map of Marion West

About this map

The western expansion of Marion dominates the eastern half of this survey, where the convergence of the Erie Lackawanna, Penn Central, and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads created a dense industrial and transit hub. Moving westward, the landscape transitions into the agricultural plains of Big Island and the meandering course of the Scioto River. The river's junction with the Little Scioto River at the village of Green Camp highlights a historical settlement pattern dictated by these waterways. For genealogists, the map is a dense record of community institutions, from the Evangelical Ch in the southwest to a high concentration of schools like Lincoln Park Sch and the sprawling Marion Cem. The inclusion of local landmarks like the County Fairground and various Quarries reflects the mid-century industrial and social character of the county.