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1961 Map of Arcanum

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Arcanum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The agrarian landscape of southern Darke County and northern Preble County is defined by its early rail connectivity and small village centers during the mid-century. Arcanum serves as the primary hub, where the New York Central railroad intersects the community near Ivester Park and the local Waterworks. Further south, the Pennsylvania line crosses through West Manchester, illustrating the vital role of rail transport in moving goods from these Ohio farmsteads.

Waterways like Painter Creek and Millers Fork cut through the townships of Butler, Twin, and Harrison, providing natural drainage for the surrounding fields. Genealogists can identify several significant local landmarks, including the Old Castine Cem and the Twin Creek Ch near West Sonora. The map also captures smaller settlements such as Ithaca, Castine, and Gordon, each connected by a network of rural routes like the Hollansburg Arcanum Road.