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1961 Map of Mercerville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mercerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Indian Guyan Creek and its many tributaries, such as Rocklick Creek and Perigen Creek, define the complex geography of this Gallia County landscape. The settlement at Mercerville serves as a central hub, flanked by the Hannan-Trace High Sch and several family-named burial grounds like the Ridgelawn Cem. The area's mid-century industrial footprint is evident in the numerous Strip Mines that dot the ridges, particularly near Saundersville and Leaper.

Tracing the path of Hannan Trace Road, one finds a network of rural life anchored by institutions like Bethesda Ch and Victory Ch. The Fairview Lookout Tower provides a structural landmark on the high ground overlooking Walnut and Guyan townships. Notable for genealogists are the smaller, often remote cemeteries such as Houck Cem and Swindler Cem, which preserve the names of the families who settled these hollows.