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1961 Map of Millersport

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

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Buckeye Lake anchors the southeastern landscape of this Fairfield County region, serving as a focal point for the surrounding communities of Millersport and East Millersport. This mid-century survey documents the transition of the former reservoir system into the Buckeye State Lake Park, featuring several named islands such as Liebs Island, Mud Island, and Castle Island. A legacy of 19th-century infrastructure remains visible through the Ohio Canal, which is traced as it runs adjacent to the Fish Hatchery near Sellers Point.

To the north, the terrain is defined by the South Fork Licking River and a network of transportation corridors, including the Penn Central railroad passing through Outville and the intersection at Kirkersville. Significant genealogical markers are scattered throughout the agricultural tracts, including Refugee Cem, York Street Cem, and the Pletcher Chapel. The map also delineates the historic North Base Boundary Line and the boundaries of the Refugee Lands, reflecting early Ohio land grant history.