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1960 Map of Cameron

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Cameron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

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Sunfish Creek meanders through the southern portion of this Monroe County landscape, serving as a primary drainage for the deeply dissected ridges that characterize the region in the early 1960s. The settlement of Cameron sits at the confluence where several runs meet the creek, marking a hub of local activity. Higher up, the terrain is defined by family-named landmarks like Pugh Ridge, Headley Ridge, and Mellott Ridge, which suggest a long history of upland farming and homesteading.

Industry and faith are interwoven across the hills, with mines located near the watercourses and several rural congregations such as Captina Ch and Bethel Ch providing social anchors for the community. The presence of significant cemetery sites, including Pugh Cem and Rutter Cem, offers valuable evidence for genealogists tracking early residents of Washington, Adams, and Salem townships. A network of pipelines crossing Pumpkin Ridge reflects the era's energy infrastructure development alongside traditional land uses.