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1961 Map of Crooksville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Crooksville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Moxahala Creek carves a central path through this landscape, serving as a corridor for the Pennsylvania RR and the industrial activity defining the early 1960s. The pottery and brick-making heritage of the region is evident in the cluster of settlements including Roseville, Crooksville, and Ironspot, where numerous Claypits and Mines dot the hillsides. These towns were vital rail hubs, with the New York Central RR also threading through the northern reaches near White Cottage and East Fultonham.

Beyond the industrial valley, the map reveals the rural life of Newton and Harrison townships, marked by country landmarks like Bethel Cem and Gem United Brethren Ch. Small additions such as Conway Addition and Brigglesville show the residential growth around the core pottery centers, while the presence of several Strip Mines and Gravel Pits illustrates the extractive economy that shaped the terrain.