1960 Map of Chatfield

About this map

Agricultural fields and woodlots dominate the Crawford County landscape near Chatfield at the dawn of the 1960s. The village of Chatfield serves as a local hub, situated at the intersection of the Pennsylvania railroad and several primary roads, while smaller settlements like Carrothers and Ridgeton mark the rail corridors. This map reveals a high density of rural institutions, particularly churches such as North Union Ch, College Hill Ch, and Nazareth Ch, which often stand alongside early burial grounds like Windfall Cem and Buchman Cem. The local hydrology is defined by the winding paths of Silver Creek, Sycamore Creek, and the evocative Broken Sword Creek, which snake through the townships of Bloom, Venice, and Lykens. The geometric precision of the township boundaries and the grid-like road system, including County Line Road, reflect the enduring legacy of early land surveys in northern Ohio.