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1961 Map of Sherritts

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

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Wayne National Forest dominates the landscape of Lawrence County in the early 1960s, a region defined by steep ridges and a complex network of hollows. The settlement at Sherritts serves as a central point in an area where resource extraction and conservation meet. Evidence of the coal industry is visible through multiple Mines and a Tipple located near the eastern boundary, while conservation efforts are anchored by Dean State Forest and the recreational waters of Lake Vesuvius.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from family cemeteries like Littles Cem and Boggs Cem to active country churches such as Palestine Ch and Zoar Ch. The presence of an Indian Mound and documented Historic Ruins near Storms Creek suggests a long history of human habitation predating the modern mining and forestry operations. High points like Kimble Lookout Tower and Phillips Knob provided strategic overlooks for fire observation across the densely wooded Tick Ridge.