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1961 Map of Corning

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Corning
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Corning and Glouster anchor this 1961 portrait of the Hocking Valley coal region, where industrial activity and conservation efforts exist side-by-side. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Sunday Creek and its many branches, including the West Branch and East Branch. The influence of the extractive industry is evident in the numerous Strip Mines, Gas Wells, and Oil Wells peppered across the townships of Monroe, Wayne, and Trimble.

Transport is dominated by the New York Central Railroad, which threads through the valley connecting settlements like Rendville, Congo, and Millertown. A significant mid-century change is represented by the Burr Oak Lake reservoir, held by the Tom Jenkins Dam. This map captures the area as it transitioned toward recreation and preservation within the Wayne National Forest and Burr Oak State Park, while still preserving the locations of numerous family and community landmarks like Spencer Ridge Ch and Asberry Cem.