1961 Map of Deavertown

About this map

The Wayne National Forest landscape across southeastern Ohio reveals a pattern of ridge-top settlements and valley-bound industry. The coal mining legacy of the region is evident in the Strip Mine operations and the Conrail rail lines that once served the heavy extraction needs of the early twentieth century. Small, dispersed communities such as Deavertown, San Toy, and Rose Farm are connected by winding roads that follow the high ground, while the drainage of Moxahala Creek and Sunday Creek carves deep into the terrain. Local social history is rooted in landmarks like the Bearfield Sch and Pleasant Grove Ch, reflecting the close-knit rural population of the period. This map also details various water features crucial to the local geography, including the Crooksville Reservoir and Altiers Lake, which alongside numerous family cemeteries like Heff Cem, provide essential landmarks for genealogical research.