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1960 Map of Atwater

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Atwater
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The agricultural and industrial character of Portage County comes into focus through this 1960s survey of Rootstown and its surrounding townships. The landscape is defined by the Penn Central rail corridor and a network of arterial roads like Hartville Road and New Milford Road that connect small crossroads settlements. One such location, New Milford (Rootstown Sta), highlights the historical dependence on rail infrastructure for local commerce.

To the south and east, the communities of Randolph, Edinburg, and Atwater sit amidst a terrain marked by varied water features including Muzzy Lake and Schultz Lake. For researchers of local genealogy, the map provides precise locations for several burial grounds, including Disciple Cem and Edinburg Cem. These landmarks, alongside the industrial presence at Industry and various oil wells, reflect the varied economic activities of mid-century Ohio.