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1961 Map of Creston

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

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Creston stands as a significant rail hub at the intersection of the Erie-Lackawanna, Baltimore And Ohio, and New York Chicago And ST Louis railroads. This early 1960s landscape in Wayne and Medina counties reveals a rural society structured around small crossroads settlements like West Canaan, Hermanville, and Golden Corners. The map clearly delineates the Connecticut Western Reserve boundary, reflecting the region's unique land survey history. Numerous gas wells are scattered across the terrain, indicating the importance of local energy extraction during this period.

Farming and community life are anchored by several family and township landmarks, including the County Home for the Aged and Norwayne High Sch. The drainage patterns of Killbuck Creek and Clear Creek define the topography, while numerous small burial grounds such as Maple Mound Cem and Cupps Cem provide valuable touchpoints for genealogical research. Small country churches, including Jackson Ch and Chippewa Ch, remain central to the established townships of Canaan and Milton.