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1960 Map of Cameron

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Cameron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Sunfish Creek carves a deep valley through the bottom of this 1960 Monroe County survey, defining the rugged township boundaries of Adams, Sunsbury, and Switzerland. The settlement of Cameron sits at the junction of the creek and Paine Run, while smaller communities like Switzer and Bingham are scattered across the high upland ridges. The topography is dominated by an intricate network of narrow, family-named divides, including Clover Ridge and Pumpkin Ridge, which dictate the winding paths of roads such as Headley Road and Ackerson Road.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the distribution of rural landmarks, from the Captina Ch in the northwest to the Mellott Ridge Ch near the western edge. Isolated burial grounds like Pugh Cem and Leibig Cem are preserved alongside small-scale extractive operations, indicated by several Mines and gas wells. The inclusion of pipelines and a Pumping Sta reflects the industrial infrastructure supporting the region's natural resources during the mid-century.