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1961 Map of Crooksville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Crooksville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Industrial activity defines this landscape along the Muskingum and Perry County line, where the extraction of clay and coal shaped the growth of several small communities. Crooksville and Roseville serve as primary hubs along Moxahala Creek, supported by the Conrail line that winds through the valley. The presence of numerous Claypits and Strip Mines highlights the importance of the pottery and brick industries to the local economy during the mid-20th century.

Beyond the industrial centers, the map reveals a network of rural settlements such as White Cottage and East Fultonham. Genealogists will find interest in localized landmarks like Rose Hill Cem, United Brethren Ch, and Bethel Cem. The rugged topography is dissected by many small drainages, including Jonathan Creek and Buckeye Fork, which dictated the placement of rail lines and early road networks.