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1961 Map of Peebles

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Peebles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Peebles serves as the central hub of this Adams County landscape, situated along the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of the West Fork Ohio Brush Creek and its many tributaries, creating a complex series of ridges such as Spoon Ridge and Hoop Ridge. Small communities like Lawshe and Jacksonville dot the valleys, while Marble Furnace hints at the industrial history of the region.

Large conservation areas, including the Tranquility State Wildlife Area and Brush Creek State Forest, preserve significant portions of the wooded uplands. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, such as Locust Grove Cem, Steam Furnace Cem, and Evergreen Ch. This survey, updated in the 1980s, captures the enduring rural character of the area, from the Drive-in Theater near the railroad to the isolated peaks of Pine Knob and Deer Lick Knob.