1960 Map of Rutland

About this map

Leading Creek and its many tributaries carve a complex landscape across the townships of Rutland, Salem, and Scipio in this mid-century topographic record. The area is defined by a dense network of small rural settlements including Langsville, Dexter, and Harrisonville, many of which grew around the Conrail rail corridor that snakes through the valleys. The map reveals an economy in transition, where traditional family farms and rural life, represented by numerous family burial grounds like Pearsol Cem and Vontobritz Cem, exist alongside an expanding industrial footprint. Extensive Strip Mines are visible throughout the central and eastern portions of the quadrangle, altering the natural drainage of Grass Run and Little Leading Creek. Community life centers on landmarks such as Rutland High Sch and the Old Dexter Ch, providing essential reference points for genealogists tracing Meigs County roots.