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1961 Map of Butler

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Butler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The village of Butler serves as the focal point of this early 1960s survey, situated along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor. The landscape is defined by the Clear Fork Mohican River and several significant tributaries, including Honey Creek and Durbin Run. A notable historical boundary, the Greenville Treaty Line, cuts across the central portion of the map, marking a legacy of early frontier divisions between Jefferson and Berlin townships.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial grounds, such as Dutch Hill Cem and Gatton Rock Cem, alongside rural landmarks like Pilgrim Ch. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the Knox State Conservation Area and the waters of Knox Lake, providing a clear view of the region's recreational and conservation land use prior to the late 20th-century development. Numerous family-named roads, including Cassel Road and Swank Rd, trace the old farmstead boundaries of Richland and Knox counties.