1961 Map of Fresno

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Tuscarawas River flows through the southern half of this mid-century landscape, dividing the northern uplands of Progressive Valley from the wide agricultural expanse known as The Plains. The rail corridors of the Conrail and Norfolk And Western define the valley floor, connecting industrial and transit points like West Lafayette and Pearl (Chili Sta). The map reveals an intensive era of resource extraction, with numerous strip mines dotting the ridges near Hothem Ridge and Chestnut Ridge, while gravel pits cluster near Isleta. Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks, including the Woods College Cem, Waggoner Cem, and Ferguson Cem. Local community life is anchored by landmarks such as the Grange Hall and the Tri-City Airpark, while the river bends near Shady Bend illustrate the natural hydrology before modern developments altered the floodplains.