1960 Map of Bellefontaine

About this map

Bellefontaine serves as the focal point of this Logan County landscape, where the Penn Central rail lines converge at the city center near the Courthouse and Rutan Hospital. The surrounding rural townships of Harrison, Union, and Liberty reveal a post-war agricultural pattern dotted with small family-named landmarks and local institutions. Significant for genealogists are the numerous rural burial grounds such as Tanger Cem, Sagers Cem, and Alexander Cem, which anchor the histories of the surrounding farmsteads. The terrain is defined by a series of small glacial lakes and ponds, including Silver Lake and McMillen Lake, alongside distinctive geological features like a prominent Sink Hole in the south. Aviation history is noted by the presence of Tangers Airport and its associated storage bins, reflecting the era's light infrastructure.