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1961 Map of Sinking Spring

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Sinking Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Serpent Mound State Memorial anchors the southern landscape of this 1961 survey, where the ancient Indian Mounds overlook the winding course of Ohio Brush Creek. This section of southern Ohio is defined by significant archaeological and natural preserves, including the massive earthworks at Fort Hill State Memorial and the wooded ridges of Pike State Forest. The settlement pattern follows the drainages and ridges, with the village of Sinking Spring serving as a central hub at the intersection of several regional routes.

Genealogists will find a high density of rural burial grounds and sanctuaries, such as the Old Dutch Cem, Suiter-Williams Cem, and the Cedar Chapel. Smaller communities like Elmville, Louden, and North Uniontown are documented alongside geographical landmarks like Jarnigan Knob and Massie Knob, providing a clear record of the Highland and Adams County borderlands as they appeared in the early 1960s.