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1961 Map of Ellenboro

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Ellenboro
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Ellenboro serves as a focal point in the southern portion of this landscape, situated at the junction of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and a network of winding valley roads. The terrain is characterized by intricate drainage patterns, with Bonds Creek and McKim Creek carving deep paths through the hills. This 1958 photogrammetric study captures the region during a period of active resource extraction, evidenced by numerous gas and oil wells scattered across the ridges and hollows, particularly near Adlai and Finch.

Smaller settlements and church communities like Hebron, Pike, and Lamberton are documented along the rail line and creek beds, reflecting the rural social fabric of the mid-20th century. For genealogists and local historians, the map provides specific locations for several community centers, including Mt Olivet Ch and Zoar Ch, as well as named topographic landmarks like Pigskin Ridge and Brooks Hollow.