Loading map...

1961 Map of Waverly North

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Waverly North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Scioto River dominates this landscape, serving as the historical dividing line between the rugged, wooded slopes of the Scioto Trail State Forest to the west and the rolling farmland of Liberty and Jefferson to the east. This 1961 record, with 1971 updates, captures the transition of the region as industrial footprints like the Norfolk and Western and the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroads shaped the valley's development.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history in the numerous small burial grounds such as Brust Cem, Frey Cem, and Hatfield Cem. The map highlights the concentration of rural life at Omega and Bristol Village, while naming distinctive local landmarks like the Lookout Tower near Stewart Lake and the Drive-in Theater along Highway 23, providing a clear view of Pike and Ross County communities during the mid-20th century.