1961 Map of Russells Point

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Indian Lake and its complex archipelago of islands define the landscape of this Logan County region during the early 1960s. The map illustrates a vibrant lakeside economy centered on Russells Point and Lakeview, where numerous islands like Wolf Island, Orchard Island, and Paradise Island are subdivided for development. This resort atmosphere transitions abruptly into the agricultural grid of Stokes and Bloomfield townships, where the Indian Treaty Boundary and Greenville Treaty Line still dictate the orientation of farm roads and property lines. The course of the Great Miami River winds south from the lake, passing through a corridor of gravel operations and small rural communities. Local history is anchored by sites like Muchinippi Ch, Plum Cem, and the village of Lewistown, which sits at the confluence of the river and Muchinippi Creek. The Penn Central railroad cuts through the terrain, connecting these agrarian settlements to the broader Ohio industrial network.