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1961 Map of The Plains

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of The Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Plains stands as the primary settlement on this landscape where the Baltimore and Ohio and New York Central railroads converge. The topography is defined by the winding course of Margaret Creek and its many tributaries, which carve through ridges such as Gowler Ridge and Vore Ridge. In the early 1960s, this area of Athens County maintained a distinct balance between agricultural valley life and burgeoning industrial footprints, evidenced by scattered Oil Wells, a Gas Well, and a Strip Mine near Fisher.

Local history is deeply rooted here, preserved in numerous family and community burial grounds like Quail Trap Cem, Carter Cem, and Young Cem. Rural life centers around small hubs like New Marshfield and Hebardville, while the northern portion shows the influence of the Athens Country Club and early suburban expansion. Significant landmarks include the Stage Mound Hill and several hilltop churches such as Zion Ch and Alexander Ch, which serve the surrounding townships of Waterloo, Athens, and Alexander.