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1960 Map of Mount Orab

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Mount Orab
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Mount Orab serves as the primary hub of this area within the Virginia Military District, where the Norfolk and Western rail line cuts through the center of town. The surrounding landscape of Brown County is characterized by a dense network of country roads like Bardwell West Road and Snider Malott Road, connecting a series of smaller settlements including Stringtown, Greenbush, and Eastwood. The 1980s updates highlight the growth of Mount Orab with the inclusion of the Mt Orab High Sch and Mt Orab Elementary Sch.

South of the village, the Grant Lake Wildlife Area and Lake Grant provide a significant break in the agricultural grid. This survey is particularly useful for genealogical research, identifying numerous local landmarks such as Burdsall Chapel, Taylors Chapel Cem, and Bloomrose Cem. Small industrial and community markers, such as the Substation near Eastwood and Grain Storage Bins in Bardwell, reflect the rural economy of the mid-20th century.