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1961 Map of Crooksville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Crooksville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Crooksville and Roseville anchor the industrial landscape of the Moxahala Creek valley in this early 1960s study, later updated with mid-1970s developments. The region's economy is clearly etched into the terrain, defined by extensive Strip Mine operations, numerous Oil Well clusters, and the Conrail rail lines that follow the winding path of Jonathan Creek. These industrial features are interspersed with small communities such as White Cottage, East Fultonham, and the neighborhood of Conway Addition.

Local genealogy and social history are preserved through several rural institutions, including Bethel Cem, the Ebenezer Ch Cem, and the United Brethren Ch. The map illustrates the transition from traditional agriculture to intensive resource extraction, visible in the proximity of Claypit sites to residential areas like Brigglesville and Ironspot. This record captures the intricate network of Pipeline corridors and backcountry runs that shaped Perry and Muskingum counties during this era of peak industrial activity.