1960 Map of Mount Orab

About this map

The village of Mount Orab serves as the focal point of this 1960 survey of Brown County, Ohio, situated at the intersection of local commerce and transportation. The Norfolk and Western railway cuts through the center of the township, while the newly created waters of Lake Grant define the southern landscape. The map details a transition from the compact grid of the village, featuring the Orpheum Theater and Mt Orab High Sch, to the broader agricultural lands of Sterling and Pike townships. This agrarian character is emphasized by numerous rural community centers such as Centerville, Greenbush, and Bardwell. Local heritage is preserved through a network of country churches and burial grounds, including Burdall Chapel, Taylors Chapel Cem, and Star Lake Cem, reflecting the early settlement patterns within the Virginia Military District.