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1962 Map of Canton

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Canton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The industrial core of the upper Ohio Valley and Allegheny Plateau is captured here during a period of significant manufacturing dominance. Steel mills and industrial centers define the river corridors, with Republic Steel Corp. and Timken Roller Bearing Co. anchoring the economy of Canton and Massillon. This map illustrates the complex intersection of heavy industry and civil history, featuring the McKinley National Memorial and the early footprint of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Beyond the urban centers, the landscape is shaped by the massive flood control projects of the mid-20th century. A network of man-made lakes, including Atwood Reservoir, Tappan Reservoir, and Senecaville Reservoir, dot the Tuscarawas Valley and Muskingum Valley. These reservoirs, along with major transit arteries like the Ohio Turnpike and Pennsylvania Turnpike, reflect a region transitioning toward modern infrastructure while maintaining its legacy as a manufacturing powerhouse.