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1961 Map of Petersburg

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Petersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The rugged topography of Jackson County, Ohio, defines the landscape around Petersburg, where the Wayne National Forest covers significant portions of the southern terrain. This 1961 survey captures an area where industry and traditional community life overlapped, evidenced by numerous strip mines and gravel pits operating near family-named landmarks. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting dozens of small cemeteries and local institutions such as Grahamville Cem & Ch, Mt Pleasant Ch & Cem, and the Scioto Sch.

Creeks such as Pigeonroost Creek and Bucklick Creek carve deep valleys through the uplands of Riegel Ridge. Small crossroads like Mabee Corner and the settlement of Dever serve as anchor points for the rural road network. The map also records early infrastructure, including a prominent pipeline and the local Township Hall, reflecting the civic and industrial development of the Scioto and Hamilton townships during the mid-20th century.