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1961 Map of Otway

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

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Norfolk and Western railway corridor dictates the settlement pattern of this early 1960s landscape, winding through the valley of Brush Creek. Small communities like Otway and Henley serve as focal points for the surrounding rural ridges, while industrial activity is noted by a Strip Mine and a Substation. The map reveals a dense network of family-named cemeteries such as Garvin Cem, Jewett Cem, and Parker Cem, providing essential details for genealogists.

Public land management is a defining feature, with the terrain divided between Brush Creek State Forest and Shawnee State Forest. Notable landmarks include the Copperhead Lookout Tower and man-made water bodies like Bear Creek Lake and Wolfden Lake. The topography is characterized by named heights such as Jones Knob and Bracken Ridge, illustrating the complex drainage systems of the South Fork and various tributary runs.