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1961 Map of Corning

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Corning
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Sunday Creek carves a path through this coal-rich corridor of Southeastern Ohio, where the industrial legacy of Monroe and Trimble townships is etched into the hillsides. The landscape is defined by the contrast between early mining operations, marked by numerous Strip Mines and Gas Wells, and the expansive conservation efforts of the Wayne National Forest. The map captures the village of Corning and the neighboring settlement of Rendville, along with the infrastructure of the Conrail line and several sections of old RR grade.

To the south, the sprawling Burr Oak Reservoir dominates the terrain, held by the Tom Jenkins Dam. This area serves as a focal point for the Burr Oak State Park, providing a recreational counterpoint to the nearby working landscapes of Glouster and Hollister. Genealogical researchers will find value in the many rural burial grounds, such as Mt Carmel Cem and Monroe Cem, while the Palos Covered Bridge stands as a notable landmark of the region's historical engineering.