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1961 Map of Peebles

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Peebles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Ohio Brush Creek and its many tributaries, including Shimer Run and Plum Run, carve through this landscape of southern Ohio. The village of Peebles serves as the central hub, situated along the Norfolk and Western railway which facilitated the local timber and industrial economy. Evidence of earlier industry is found at Marble Furnace, while the Quarry and a Pumping Station reflect mid-century utility.

Public lands dominate the western and eastern edges, with the Tranquility State Wildlife Area and Brush Creek State Forest preserving large tracts of wooded terrain. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Evergreen Ch, Steam Furnace Cem, and the small settlements of Lawshe and Jacksonville. A Drive-in Theater east of the main town provides a specific cultural marker of the post-war era.