1994 Map of Holmesville

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Killbuck State Wildlife Area dominates the marshy lowlands of the western half of this map, following the winding course of Killbuck Creek. This 1990s update, based on mid-century topographic surveys, captures a rural landscape where small communities like Moreland and Fredericksburg anchor the agricultural uplands. The intersection of local history and industry is evident in the numerous Oil Wells scattered across the Gas Field and the infrastructure of the Pennsylvania Railroad, which parallels an Old Railroad Grade near Holmesville. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family-named landmarks and local burial grounds, including Prairie Cem, West Prairie Cem, and Moorhead Ch. Educational history is preserved through the location of the Franklin Sch, while the terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Munson Knob and Sterrett Knob.