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1970 Map of Clay City

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Clay City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Little Wabash River meanders across this landscape, defining the topography of Clay and Richland counties during a period of significant industrial activity. The Clay City Oil Field dominates the central and southern portions of the map, marked by extensive well sites and a network of service roads. The town of Clay City serves as the regional hub, situated along the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor.

Rural life is evidenced by numerous landmarks including Smith Cem, Leonard Cem, and Hanna Cem, which provide valuable location data for genealogists. Small country congregations like Glenwood Ch and Adventist Ch appear alongside unique features like Flag Pond and Camp Travis. The map also documents the transition from river-bottom wetlands to productive oil fields, including the location of a Pumping Station and Gaging Sta along the river banks.