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1961 Map of Harlansburg

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Harlansburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Slippery Rock Creek carves a winding path through the southern half of this landscape, anchoring the settlements of Harlansburg and Rockville. The terrain reflects a mix of conservation and extraction, with State Game Lands No 151 occupying large tracts alongside active Strip Mine operations and industrial history. An Old RR Grade in the northeast corner near Brent and Drake suggests the era of rail-based transport that once connected these rural townships.

Local life is marked by small crossroads communities and rural institutions like the East Lawrence Sch and Jackson School. Farther south near the Lawrence and Butler County line, Elliotts Mills sits at a historic water crossing, while Deep Valley Camp and Camp Rentz suggest the area's use for recreation along the creek's banks. The map provides a look at a network of family-named roads, including Cooperstown Road and Vosler Road, which link these dispersed farming and mining interests.