1966 Map of Croghan

About this map

Beaver River power generation and small-town industry characterize this mid-1960s study of Lewis County. The settlement of Beaver Falls stands as a focal point of activity, featuring a Powerplant, the Beaver Falls Airport, and the Beaver River Sch. To the south, the Black River forms the boundary near Denmark, while the Indian River winds through the northern landscape toward Putman Swamp. Local heritage is preserved in numerous burial grounds, including Union Cem near Naumburg and St Stephens Cem further east. The map illustrates the transition from the dense woodlands of the State Forest Preserve, where old routes like Texas Road and Aqueduct lines traverse the terrain, to the more developed river corridors that supported the regional economy through hydroelectric power and local agriculture.