1961 Map of Rarden

About this map

Rarden sits at the western edge of this 1960s landscape, positioned where Rarden Creek meets the larger Scioto Brush Creek. The village serves as a focal point for the Norfolk and Western railroad, which follows the winding valley floor toward the smaller settlement of Youngs. The surrounding topography is defined by significant ridges and family-named landmarks, such as Staley Ridge and Ladd Ridge, suggesting a history of upland farming and settlement that persists alongside the extensive Rarden State Forest.