1961 Map of Thornville

About this map

Buckeye Lake State Park dominates the central landscape of this Licking and Perry County region, providing a detailed look at the recreational and residential development surrounding the water in the early 1960s and 1970s. The shoreline is densely populated with named points and islands, from Custers Point to Brundage Island, reflecting a transition from simple lakeland to structured leisure communities like Harbor Hills and Fairfield Beach. To the south, the village of Thornville sits near the Thornport (Thornville Sta) rail connection, while Hebron anchors the northwest corner near the South Fork Licking River. The map preserves the cultural footprint of the era through sites such as the SS Peter and Paul Seminary and the Cranberry Marsh, alongside the infrastructure of the Penn Central and Baltimore and Ohio railroads.