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1961 Map of Creston

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Creston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Killbuck Creek and its tributaries carve a path through the agricultural landscape of northern Wayne County, where several small villages and hamlets define the local geography. The village of Creston occupies the northeastern corner of the map, serving as a historic junction for the Norfolk and Western and B & O railroads. This survey illustrates a dense network of country roads connecting isolated family farmsteads with local landmarks like the County Home for the Aged and Norwayne High Sch.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data points across the townships, from the Maple Mound Cem near the railroad lines to smaller family burial sites like Geyer Cem and Barton Cem. The landscape is dotted with numerous oil wells, reflecting the era's energy extraction alongside traditional farming. Places such as Burbank, Canaan, and the crossroad at Golden Corners show the enduring settlement patterns established long before the 1961 field check.