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1951 Map of Clinton Falls

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Clinton Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Clinton Falls and the rural community of Brunerstown anchor this mid-century look at western Putnam County. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Little Walnut Creek and its many tributaries, including Leatherman Creek and Jones Creek. This era reveals a dense network of local institutions essential to rural life, from educational landmarks like School No 10 and Clinton Center Sch to spiritual centers such as Little Walnut Ch and Pleasant Hill Ch.

In the southeast corner, the Eel River cuts across the terrain alongside the New York Central railroad, illustrating the importance of both water and rail to the local economy. Genealogists will find particular value in the clearly marked Cem locations and family-named features like Bard Hill. This survey captures a moment before significant agricultural consolidation, evidenced by the numerous small schools and churches scattered across the townships of Clinton, Madison, and Monroe.