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1966 Map of Lake Milton

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lake Milton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Lake Milton and the Mahoning River corridor define this part of Mahoning County during a period of recreational and residential development. The landscape is a mix of lakeside leisure and established rural crossroads, where the Amusement Park at Craig Beach stands in contrast to the numerous family-named junctions such as Schrader Corners, Heiser Corners, and Helsel Corners. This era shows the expansion of lakeside communities alongside older agricultural hubs like Berlin Center and Rosemont.

Infrastructure of the late 1970s is evident in the Conrail line and several major pipeline corridors that cut across Ellsworth and Berlin townships. Local history is anchored by sites like Shillings Mill and several historic burial grounds, including Vaughn Cem and Eckis Cem. The presence of the Western Reserve High Sch and multiple church camps indicates the area's role as a regional center for both education and seasonal retreat.