1962 Map of Killbuck

About this map

Killbuck Creek carves a deep path through the landscape of central Ohio, serving as the primary corridor for the Pennsylvania Railroad and defining the settlement patterns of Killbuck, Layland, and Blissfield. This mid-century survey captures a region where agriculture and industry are closely intertwined. Numerous oil wells and extensive mining operations, including the Racetrack Strip Mine and various other Strip Mines, dot the hillsides adjacent to the valley floor. Small community anchors such as Pleasant Grove Ch and the Helmick Sta suggest the social fabric of rural townships like Mechanic and Clark. Genealogists can trace family names through several rural burial grounds, including Elliott Cem, Salem Cem, and Bucklew Cem. The map's detail also highlights the importance of minor waterways like Doughty Creek and Wolf Creek in shaping the local topography at the border of Holmes and Coshocton counties.