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1961 Map of Richmond Dale

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Richmond Dale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Scioto River valley defines this region of southern Ohio, where the confluence of Walnut Creek and Salt Creek created a vital corridor for early transportation. The village of Richmond Dale serves as a central hub, historically supported by the intersecting lines of the Baltimore and Ohio, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Norfolk and Western railroads. These rail networks reflect the industrial character of the mid-20th century, connecting small settlements like Rittenours and Vigo to larger markets.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the German Chapel Cem and Waddington Cem near Waddington Hill. The landscape transitions from the agricultural Sandy Bottom to the forested hills of the Scioto Trail State Forest. Significant topographical features such as Chimney Rocks and Peters Cave offer a look at the area's natural landmarks, while numerous gravel pits and reclaimed areas indicate the extent of local resource extraction during this era.