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1960 Map of Round Bottom

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Round Bottom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Winklers Mill sits along the Watkins Fork of Sunfish Creek, surrounded by the deeply dissected topography of Monroe County. This 1960 field survey reveals a landscape where ridge-top agriculture and valley industry coexist, evidenced by the numerous Oil Wells and Gas Well sites scattered between Sykes Ridge and Sardis Ridge. The eastern boundary is defined by the Ohio River, where Lock 15 manages the waterway near the riverfront settlements of Hannibal and Sardis.

For genealogists, the map is a dense record of family and community landmarks, including Emma Grove Cem, Mt Moriah Cem, and the Chapel Hill Ch. Southern portions of the quadrangle transition into the Wayne National Forest, while the interior is marked by local centers like the Community Center at Goodwin. The detailed survey of fence lines and local runs, such as Baptist Run and Opossum Creek, provides a granular view of rural Ohio life before modern developments.