1961 Map of Rodney

About this map

Raccoon Creek meanders through Gallia County, carving a valley that defines the local geography between Rodney and Northup. The landscape in the early 1960s reflects a rural economy balanced between traditional agriculture and active resource extraction, evidenced by the large Strip Mines and several claypits scattered near the Springfield and Green township boundaries. The transportation network is anchored by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad in the northeast, while local travel relies on historic routes like the Hannan Trace and Adamsville Road. This survey documents a deeply rooted community life, preserving the locations of numerous family and congregational landmarks including Alexander Ch, Providence Cem, and the Green Sch. A small Dam and Gaging Sta on the creek near Northup indicate the importance of water management in this drainage basin during the mid-twentieth century.