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1970 Map of Enterprise

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Enterprise
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Little Wabash River and its major tributaries, the Elm River and Stanford Creek, define this 1970 landscape along the border of Clay and Wayne Counties. The region is characterized by small rural settlements and a significant petroleum footprint, most notably the Clay City Oil Field which spans across much of the northern and central sections. This industrial presence contrasts with the density of small, family-named burial grounds and country churches that reflect the area's agricultural genealogy.

Local landmarks such as Enterprise and the Trinity Ch serve as focal points for a grid of section lines and rural roads. Genealogists will find a high concentration of cemeteries, including Laird Cem, Wright Cem, and Barth Cem, often situated near small creeks or township lines. The engineering of the landscape is further evidenced by the Elm River Drainage Ditch, illustrating efforts to manage the wetlands adjacent to the Mount Erie area.