1961 Map of Deavertown

About this map

San Toy and Rose Farm sit at the center of this 1961 survey, documenting the transition of southeastern Ohio from a landscape of rural hamlets to an industrializing coal region. The topography is defined by the winding valley of Moxahala Creek and the Black Fork, where both the Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads follow the water gaps to serve local industries. A significant portion of the terrain is dedicated to the Wayne National Forest, yet the map also records the physical impact of resource extraction, noting several Strip Mine operations and industrial sites like Tropic and Misco. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Bearfield Sch and various rural burial grounds such as Iliff Cem, Herring Cem, and McDanel Cem. The presence of the Crooksville Reservoir and Altiers Lake highlights the management of water resources within these narrow creek valleys.