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1961 Map of Mineral

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mineral
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors this 1961 survey, threading through a landscape defined by deep valleys and high ridges in the heart of southeastern Ohio. The map captures the industrial and social remnants of the Hocking Valley iron and coal era, notably at the Hope Furnace site near Lake Hope. The isolated settlement of Moonville sits along the winding Raccoon Creek, a location later famous in regional folklore.

Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds and community pillars, such as Ferguson Cem, Hewett Cem, and Pleasant Valley Ch. The terrain is characterized by prominent elevations like Starrett Ridge and Atkinson Ridge, with fire protection provided by the Waterloo Lookout Tower and Atkinson Lookout Tower. Public lands including the Zaleski State Forest and Wayne National Forest dominate the southern and western portions, preserving the rugged character of the Vinton and Athens county border.