1959 Map of Leon

About this map

The East Branch Ashtabula River and West Branch Ashtabula River converge in this rural landscape along the Ohio and Pennsylvania border. During the late 1950s and through the 1970s revision, the area maintained a distinctly agrarian character, anchored by small crossroads such as North Richmond, Richmond Center, and Leon. The eastern edge of the map is dominated by the waters of the Pymatuning Reservoir and the Shenango River, reflecting the importance of water management and recreation at Pymatuning State Park. Local life is recorded through features like the Richmond Sch, Pennline Ch, and the Padanaram Cem, providing essential points of interest for genealogists. The transportation network includes the Conrail line and a grid of rural routes like Stanhope Kelloggsville Road, while a significant pipeline and several gravel operations indicate the local industrial footprint.