1960 Map of East Palestine

About this map

East Palestine serves as the primary hub of this eastern Ohio landscape, shown at a time of transition between traditional agriculture and industrial excavation. The 1971 photorevisions highlight the expansion of Strip Mines that carve through the hillsides south and east of the city, illustrating the region's mid-century reliance on coal. This heavy industrial footprint contrasts with the older settlement patterns of Unity and New Waterford, where legacy sites like the Brick Ch and New Waterford Cem anchor the community's history. Transportation networks define the area's movement, from the prominent Penn Central rail lines to the Youngstown and Southern tracks winding near Negley. Waterways such as the North Fork Little Beaver Creek and Leslie Run provide natural drainage through the valleys, while family landmarks like the Mason-Rich Cem offer specific touchpoints for local genealogists.