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1961 Map of Danville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Danville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Kokosing River and Penn Central railroad corridor define the economic landscape of this Knox County region during the early 1960s. The village of Danville serves as a primary hub, while smaller centers like Howard and Millwood mark the path of the rail line. Extensive infrastructure for the local energy industry is evident through numerous Gas Wells and Oil Wells scattered across the townships, particularly within the designated Oil Field.

Modernization is visible in the 1974 photorevisions, which highlight the development of Apple Valley Lake and the nearby Golf Course. This era also shows the enduring importance of local landmarks such as Stone Quarry Chapel and several family or community burial sites, including Workman Cem and St Lukes Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the rural transition from traditional agriculture and resource extraction toward recreational land use in the mid-20th century.