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1961 Map of Mt Vernon

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mt Vernon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Kokosing River defines the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, winding through a region characterized by academic institutions and social infrastructure. The city of Mt Vernon serves as the central hub, surrounded by distinct neighborhoods like North Mt Vernon and South Mt Vernon. Notable institutional footprints include the expansive Mt Vernon State Hospital and the nearby County Home, while the village of Gambier is anchored by the College campus to the southeast.

Evidence of local recreation and community life is visible at the Knox-Vernon Speedway, the County Fairground, and religious retreats such as Camp Sychar. Transportation is dictated by the corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads. Smaller rural settlements like Amity and Six Corners dot the northern townships, connected by a network of creeks including Schenck Creek and Mud Run. For genealogists, several local burial grounds are detailed, including Oak Grove Cem and Pike Cem.