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1960 Map of Arlington

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Arlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Hancock County is centered on the village of Arlington and the smaller settlement of Jenera during the mid-20th century. The region is defined by a dense network of family and community landmarks, including numerous rural burial grounds like Powell Cem, Keller Cem, and Hartman Cem. The local economy is driven by a mix of traditional farming and resource extraction, evidenced by the numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells dotting the townships of Eagle and Madison.

Infrastructure is anchored by the Penn Central and Norfolk and Western railroads, which facilitated transport through the flat terrain. Natural drainage follows the meandering path of Eagle Creek and Tiderishi Creek. Social life is anchored at Camp Berry and local meeting spots like Grange Hall and Townhall, while several country churches, such as Salem Ch and St Pauls Ch, serve as long-standing community pillars.