1975 Map of Rodney

About this map

Raccoon Creek carves a winding path through the center of this rural Gallia County landscape, dictating the placement of early settlements and roads. By the mid-1970s, the region retained a high density of small community centers like Adamsville, Rodney, and Northup, many connected by narrow valley routes such as Adamsville Road and Northup Road. This survey highlights the local industrial activity with prominent Strip Mines and several Claypits clustered in the northern hills. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the numerous family and community landmarks, including the Hulbert Cem, Fairfield Ch, and the Pleasant Hill School. The southwestern corner is anchored by the Wayne National Forest, while the northeastern edge is served by the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad corridor near Kerr, showcasing a landscape of ridge-top farms and valley-bottom coal and clay operations.