1994 Map of Atwater

About this map

Atwater and Rootstown anchor this survey of Portage County, where the rural landscape of the late twentieth century is defined by its agricultural foundations and the legacy of the Conrail line. The map captures small rural centers like New Milford (Rootstown Sta) and Edinburg, providing a detailed look at the local geography before suburban shifts significantly altered these township patterns. The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the waters of Berlin Reservoir and Schultz Lake, while the north features a section of West Branch State Park. Genealogists will find considerable value in the numerous burial grounds documented, including Edinburg Cem, Homeland Cem, and Atwater Cem. The presence of several oil wells near Edinburg and a Microwave Tower in Rootstown illustrates the varied industrial and utility infrastructure that shared the landscape with long-standing family farms and small crossroad settlements.