1961 Map of South Charleston

About this map

South Charleston serves as a central hub on this mid-century survey, situated at the intersection of significant rail lines and regional thoroughfares. The landscape is defined by the Little Miami River and the North Fork Massies Creek, with a network of established roads such as Selma Pike and Pitchin Road connecting several smaller settlements. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the documentation of numerous rural burial sites and places of worship, including Lisbon Cem, Buffenbarger Cem, and the Pleasant Grove Ch. The presence of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton and Penn Central railroads illustrates the transportation corridor that sustained these communities. Industrial and agricultural activity is further evidenced by a Gravel Pit and utility infrastructure like the Pumping Sta, reflecting the functional character of the Clark and Greene County borderlands.