1961 Map of Butler

About this map

Butler serves as the primary hub of this 1961 landscape, situated where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor meets the winding path of the Clear Fork Mohican River. The map reveals a fascinating intersection of historical surveying practices, bisected by the Greenville Treaty Line, which separates different early land divisions. To the south, the recently developed Knox Lake dominates the Berlin township area within the Knox Lake State Conservation Area. This survey documents a rural environment transitioning toward recreation and conservation, evidenced by Camp Otyokwa and Templar Hills Camp tucked into the hills. Local history is anchored by family-named landmarks like Gatton Rock and several small burial grounds including Dutch Hill Cem and Basset Cem, providing essential details for genealogists and regional researchers.