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1961 Map of Bremen

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Bremen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The village of Bremen sits at the junction of Rush Creek and Little Rush Creek, serving as a central hub for the surrounding rural townships in Fairfield and Perry Counties. This mid-century landscape is defined by its industrial activity, notably the extensive Oil Field and numerous individual oil wells dotting the valleys between Raccoon Run and Turkey Run. The rail infrastructure of Conrail cuts through the terrain, connecting the larger settlement at Bremen with smaller locales like North Berne and Geneva.

Family history and local heritage are well-preserved through a high density of rural religious and funerary sites. Genealogists will find interest in locations such as the Mennonite Cem, Collins Chapel Cem, and Sacred Heart Ch. The map also captures the emergence of Hideaway Hills and the presence of older industrial footprints like the Strip Mine and Gravel Pit, reflecting the area's transition through various forms of resource extraction and community development.