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1961 Map of Caldwell North

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Valley of the West Fork Duck Creek serves as a primary corridor for both the Conrail line and local industry in this part of Noble County. During the early 1960s and into the mid-1970s, the landscape around Belle Valley and Coal Ridge was characterized by extensive Strip Mine operations, reflecting the region's heavy reliance on coal extraction. These excavations are shown alongside long-established rural landmarks like Halleys Ridge Cem and Clarks Chapel, illustrating the proximity of industrial activity to traditional community centers.

Water management and recreation are represented by the presence of Wolf Run Lake and the Noble County Airport, while smaller hamlets like Hoskinsville and Hiramsburg appear as quiet clusters of settlement. The map provides a detailed view of family-named landmarks such as McElroy Cem and Jennings Cem, which offer significant value for genealogists tracing ancestral roots in the townships of Spencer, Buffalo, and Brookfield.