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1961 Map of Fredonia

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Fredonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Small rural crossroads and family-named corners define the landscape of northwestern Licking County during the mid-20th century. The settlement of Fredonia serves as a local hub in the southeast, while the surrounding townships of Bennington, Burlington, and Liberty are dotted with historic gathering places like Bennington Chapel and Liberty Ch. The terrain is deeply influenced by the drainage of the Licking River, with several branches including the Otter Fork and Clear Fork Licking River carving through the agricultural land.

Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds recorded here, such as Appleton Cem, Hancock Cem, and Moorehead Cem. The map also captures the placement of local infrastructure, from the McKean Sch to the Fish Hatchery near the eastern boundary. The presence of numerous named junctions like Decrow Corners, Six Corners, and Edelblut Corners reflects a well-established network of farm-to-market roads that connected these isolated homesteads and community centers.