1961 Map of Waverly South

About this map

The U S Reservation and Atomic Energy Commission facilities dominate the southwestern landscape of this early 1960s survey, representing a significant federal footprint in the region. To the east, the sprawling woodlots of the Wayne National Forest cover the terrain, punctuated by deep hollows like Bandy Hollow and Jenkins Hollow. The Scioto River valley serves as a primary corridor for transportation and settlement, hosting the Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads. Genealogy interest is high throughout the quadrangle, with numerous family-named burial grounds such as Brust No 2 Cem, Lucas Cem, and Mt Gilead Cem located near small communities like Zahns Corners and Givens. The map also captures infrastructure including a Landing Strip, a Lookout Tower, and the Filtration Plant supporting the government reservation, reflecting the era's industrial and strategic developments.