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1961 Map of Wilkesville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Wilkesville serves as the primary hub in this early 1960s survey, marking a landscape where the Wayne National Forest meets established agricultural settlements. The map illustrates the complex intersection of Vinton, Meigs, and Gallia counties, with the winding course of Raccoon Creek and its many tributaries, such as Strongs Run and Flatlick Run, carving through the terrain. A notable cultural layer is preserved through the numerous rural cemeteries like Old Salem Cem and Nalton Cem, which reflect the generations of family history in townships like Salem and Huntington.

Evidence of historical land management appears in the designated Ohio Company Purchase Congress Lands, an area distinct from the surrounding private holdings. Small rural centers such as Salem Center, Alice, and Ewington are shown with their local landmarks, including the Pine Grove Ch, providing a detailed view of these communities before modern infrastructure shifts. Significant natural features like Windy Ridge and the National Forest Boundary define the eastern and western margins of the study area.