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1961 Map of Dawn

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Dawn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Richland and Greenville townships form the heart of this rural landscape, where the winding course of the Stillwater River dictates the local geography. In the early 1960s, the Penn Central railroad served as a vital transport corridor, connecting the small agrarian hubs of Dawn, Pikeville, Stelvideo, and Horatio. These settlements, often centered on rail sidings or road junctions, reflect the enduring agricultural character of Darke County.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of family-named sites and burial grounds, such as Coppess Cem and Erisman Cem. The presence of the Childrens Home near Bolton and several rural sanctuaries, including St Johns Ch and Oak Grove Ch, provides insight into the community's social and spiritual infrastructure during this era. Land use is largely divided into systematic farm plots, with the Darke County Airport and a few specialized sites like Roadside Park punctuating the productive fields.