1961 Map of South Charleston

About this map

The Little Miami River and its various forks, including the Lisbon Fork, shape this rural landscape at the intersection of several early townships. Centered on the hub of South Charleston, the region reflects a mid-century agricultural economy tied tightly to its rail infrastructure. The Pennsylvania and Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroads bisect the territory, passing through small settlements like Selma and Dolly Varden. For the local historian, the map reveals a dense network of early burial grounds, such as the Old Quaker Cem and Bloxom Cem, which point to the long-established Quaker and pioneer heritage of these farming communities. While modern transport is present along Old Route 70, many secondary roads like Selma Pike and Nagley Road trace much older property lines and settlement patterns in Greene and Madison counties.