1961 Map of Stockdale

About this map

Stockdale serves as a central hub for this portion of Southern Ohio, situated at the junction of upland farms and the wooded ridges of the Wayne National Forest. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the broad valleys of the Scioto River and Little Scioto River to the deeply incised hollows of the hinterland. This era of the early 1960s highlights a rural community anchored by small country institutions, including the Madison School and numerous historic congregations such as Salem Church and Bethesda Church. Transport and industry are marked by the path of the C & O Railroad cutting through the terrain, alongside scattered extraction sites like the Gas Well near the Pike and Jackson county line. The map reveals a high density of family cemeteries and local landmarks, from Pools Corners to the Perry Addition, offering a clear view of the settlement patterns before modern consolidation altered the township structure.