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1961 Map of Ostrander

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Ostrander
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

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The Scioto River dominates this portion of Delaware County, carving a valley that defines the local landscape of agriculture and small-scale quarrying. Established crossroads and rural hamlets like Ostrander and Warrensburg anchor the local community, while several named intersections such as Brindle Corner, Gabriel Corners, and Fairview Corners indicate long-standing property lines and social hubs. The industrial character of the riverbanks is marked by several quarries, particularly near the river's bend and the settlement of Klondike.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of religious and burial sites, including the Old Stone Ch and a collection of family or township graveyards like Bokes Creek Cem, Newhouse Cem, and Mill Creek Cem. The Conrail line provides a clear corridor for transportation through the southern reaches, connecting these agrarian townships to the broader Ohio rail network. These features together show a resilient mid-century landscape where small-town life persisted alongside natural resource extraction.