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1961 Map of Elberfeld

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Elberfeld
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The town of Elberfeld serves as the focal point of this 1961 survey, situated at the intersection of early industrial and agricultural corridors. The landscape is notably marked by the historical alignment of the Erie and Wabash Canal, which sits near modern rail lines of the New York Central. Substantial coal and energy extraction is evident through the Elberfeld Mine and numerous Oil Wells scattered across the northern sections near Buckskin.

Genealogists can find several family and church burial grounds, including Zion Cem, Williams Cem, and Susett Cem. The rural fabric of this era is further defined by landmarks like Nobles Chapel and the small settlement at Wheatonville. Waterways like Pigeon Creek and its many branches, such as Snake Run and Smith Fork, dictate the drainage patterns of the area, punctuated by local landmarks like Lost Hill and Warrens Lake.