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1961 Map of Russellville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Russellville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Ohio River forms the southern boundary of this southern Ohio landscape, where the terrain transitions from steep river bluffs to the dissected ridges of Jefferson and Union townships. A primary cultural landmark is the John Rankin Home overlooking Ripley, a site of significant importance in local history. The map documents a landscape defined by its drainage systems, with Straight Creek, Redoak Creek, and Eagle Creek cutting deep valleys through the uplands.

Evidence of earlier infrastructure is visible in the Old Railroad Grade passing near Russellville, while the State Agricultural Experiment Sta reflects the region's mid-century rural character. Genealogists will find a wealth of local identifiers, including Hillman Ridge Cem, Linwood Cem, and the Township Sch, providing a detailed look at the rural social fabric before late-20th-century development altered the distribution of these small settlements and family landmarks.