1963 Map of Russellville

About this map

Big Raccoon Creek and its complex network of tributaries, including Little Raccoon Creek and Bird Branch, define the landscape of northwestern Putnam County. This 1963 revision documents the presence of the Mansfield Reservoir, illustrating how local water management reshaped the valley's lower reaches. The agricultural and small-town character of the region is evident in the cluster of rural institutions, such as Hebron Ch and numerous family burial grounds like La Follett Cem and Sutherlin Cem. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor passes through Russellville, which serves as a primary hub alongside smaller settlements like Fincastle, Morton, and Parkersburg. A notable modern addition to the cultural landscape near Morton is the Drive-in Theater, reflecting mid-century leisure patterns. The map also traces the boundary between Putnam and Montgomery counties, crossing through timbered creek bottoms and high-ground quarries.