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1961 Map of Mercerville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mercerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The hills of southern Gallia County are defined by the winding course of Indian Guyan Creek and its many tributaries, such as Bullskin Creek and Perigen Creek. This 1961 record captures the rural landscape of south-central Ohio before extensive modernization, showing a world of family-named cemeteries and small community landmarks. Notable for genealogists are the numerous burial grounds like Houck Eccentric Cem, Ridgelawn Cem, and the Old Walnut Cem.

Settlement is concentrated around Mercerville and the smaller junctions of Leaper and Saundersville, with the Hannan-Trace High Sch serving as a central point for the local district. The presence of multiple Strip Mine sites indicates the region's mid-century coal activity, while the Wayne National Forest boundaries mark the preservation of the area's timbered ridges. Along the heights, the Leaper Lookout Tower and Lookout Tower provide vantage points over the complex network of hollows and runs.