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1968 Map of Dayton

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Dayton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Mahoning Creek Lake dominates the southern landscape of this terrain, where the waters of the Little Mahoning Creek and Mahoning Creek meet. The area is defined by the intersection of Armstrong, Jefferson, and Indiana counties, a region historically shaped by both surface mining and natural gas extraction. Small settlements like Timblin, Ringgold, and Dayton serve as local hubs, connected by a network of rural roads and the occasional distinctive landmark like the Travis Landing Strip.

Evidence of the coal industry is visible throughout the quadrangle, with numerous strip mines and specifically identified reclaimed strip mines altering the hillsides between drainages like Pine Run and Foundry Run. Local community life is anchored by landmarks such as St James Ch, Zion Ch, and the Township Community Center, providing specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing family roots in these rural townships.