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1939 Map of Jearoldstown

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Jearoldstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Jearoldstown and the surrounding Ridge-and-Valley terrain define this landscape at the intersection of Greene and Washington counties. The settlement patterns of the late 1930s are clearly visible, with small communities like Milburnton, Graysburg, and Centersville anchored by local churches such as Union Temple Ch and Bethesda Ch. The rural economy of the era is evident through landmarks like Clear Creek Mill and Eagle Mill, situated along the winding watercourses of Lick Creek and Jockey Creek.

Topographically, the map is dominated by the northeast-trending ridges characteristic of the Appalachian foothills, including the prominent Chuckey Mountain and Graysburg Hills. Significant geological features such as Bowman Cave and Horton Cave are noted, while family-named landmarks like Taylor Knob and Pence Hill provide specific points of interest for genealogical research. Revisions from the 1970s add a layer of modern land use, showing the persistence of field lines and rural dwellings decades after the initial survey.