1961 Map of Patriot

About this map

Rio Grande and the southern reaches of the Wayne National Forest anchor this early 1960s survey of southeastern Ohio. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Symmes Creek and the intricate drainage of Raccoon Creek, where narrow valleys provided the only level ground for agriculture and small hamlets like Patriot and Cadmus. Cultural life centers on a network of hilltop churches and cemeteries, such as Tyn Rhos Ch and the McDaniel Cem, which reflect the tight-knit rural communities of the era. The presence of a Coal Mine and several Quarry sites suggests a reliance on local mineral resources, while the Southwestern High Sch marks a central point for the surrounding townships of Greenfield and Perry. The map also captures several family-named landmarks including Norman Cem and Wiseman Cem.