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1961 Map of Oak Hill

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Oak Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The industrial and recreational landscape of Jackson County, Ohio, is documented in this 1961 record, featuring later updates from 1975. Oak Hill serves as the primary hub, where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad intersects with a landscape marked by industrial activity, including several Strip Mines and local kilns. To the west, the waters of Jackson Lake and the Jackson Lake State Reserve offer a contrast to the mining sectors, while the Wayne National Forest and Cooper Hollow Wildlife Area define the wooded surroundings.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through a dense network of family and community landmarks. Numerous country churches and cemeteries, such as Zion Ch, Horeb Ch, and Oak Hill Cem, are scattered across the townships of Franklin, Bloomfield, and Madison. Smaller settlements like Pyro, Clay, and Winchester are linked by the rail line and rural roads, providing a clear view of the area's mid-century social and economic geography.