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1961 Map of Patriot

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Patriot
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Symmes Creek winds through the heart of the Wayne National Forest on this early 1960s survey, illustrating the deeply carved landscape of southern Ohio. Small rural communities like Patriot, Cadmus, and Rio Grande are connected by a network of winding roads, including the historic Trace. The map captures a transition period where family-run farms and remote homesteads remained the primary character of the region.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the McDaniel Cem near McDaniel Crossroad to the numerous country churches such as Emory Ch and Olive Ch. Evidence of local industry is visible in the scattered mines and a Gas Well, while the presence of the Southwestern High Sch reflects the mid-century consolidation of rural education. The terrain is defined by prominent ridges like Centerpoint Ridge and German Ridge that separate the various forks of Raccoon Creek and Big Beaver Creek.