1962 Map of Caney NW

About this map

Salt Creek, Rutland, and Washington townships anchor this 1960s landscape along the border of Montgomery and Chautauqua counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of timbered ridges and winding watercourses, including Bee Creek, Illinois Creek, and Card Creek. At this time, rural life was centered around local landmarks such as the Community Hall, Lone Cherry Ch, and Sunny Side Sch. Genealogists will find particular value in the clearly marked burial grounds, including Burton Cem, Rutland Cem, and Todd Cem. The creation of Bee Creek Lake and the presence of a Gaging Station reflect mid-century water management efforts. This survey captures the transition between the rolling uplands of Berry Hill and the fertile creek bottoms before modern agricultural consolidation further changed the settlement pattern.