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1961 Map of Wheelersburg

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Wheelersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Ohio River shoreline defines the western edge of this landscape, where the Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads parallel the water. The community of Wheelersburg serves as a primary hub, showing significant residential expansion by the mid-1970s, including the Hillcrest Childrens Home and a Drive-in Theater. Further inland, the terrain transitions into the heavily wooded valleys of the Wayne National Forest, marked by numerous family-named hollows such as Germany Hollow and Possum Hollow.

Historical land divisions are prominently noted, specifically the Congress Lands East of Scioto River French Grants, which reflect the unique colonial-era settlement patterns of southern Ohio. Local history is anchored by sites like the Old Dutch Church and Old Dutch Cemetery, alongside smaller communities like Franklin Furnace and Powellsville. The industrial presence is visible through several gravel pits and a Strip Mine located near Disterdick Creek.