1954 Map of De Rossett

About this map

Ravenscroft and De Rossett anchor this mid-century survey of the rugged highlands where White and Putnam counties meet. The landscape is defined by the steep descent of Bee Creek and Geer Cove as they cut through the plateau, revealing a network of small settlements and industrial traces from a previous era. The presence of Bon Air and its accompanying Bon Air Cem hints at the coal mining history that shaped these communities, while the path of the former rail line, now marked by Broadway 1872, cuts directly through the heart of the terrain. Further south, the map details the rural character of Stringtown and Mobra, located near the slopes of Chestnut Mountain. Notable water features such as Buck Creek Lake and Spain Lake provide clear landmarks for local-history researchers and genealogists tracing family ties to these upland hamlets.