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1969 Map of Castalia

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Castalia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Sandusky Bay defines the northern reaches of this landscape, where the Edison Bridge and a Penn Central rail line connect the mainland to the Marblehead Peninsula. The map reveals a complex aquatic environment, featuring the renowned Blue Hole and the extensive marshlands of the Resthaven Wildlife Area. Inland, the village of Castalia serves as a hub near the Castalia Trout Club, surrounded by a network of drainage features like Cold Creek and Little Pickerel Creek.

Industrial activity is evident through numerous quarries and sandpits concentrated south of the primary settlements. The survey captures a moment of transition for local infrastructure, documenting the routes of the Norfolk and Western Railway alongside older landmarks such as the Bogart Sch and Wayside Temple. The shoreline is dotted with small communities like Crystal Rock and Bay Bridge, illustrating the region's historical reliance on both the bay's natural resources and the established rail corridors.