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1961 Map of Massillon

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Massillon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Tuscarawas River carves through the heart of Stark County, defining the industrial and civic layout of Massillon during the early 1960s. This survey captures a dense network of residential developments and institutions, notably the sprawling grounds of the Massillon State Hospital and the Massillon City Hospital. The era's transportation infrastructure is prominently displayed, with the Pennsylvania Railroad and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad following the river valley, while the newer Lincoln Way serves as a primary east-west artery through Mayflower Village and West Brookfield.

Beyond the urban core, the map reveals a transition to rural life in Lawrence Township and Tuscarawas Township. Small communities like North Lawrence and East Greenville are detailed alongside local landmarks such as Shady Grove Airport and the Sixteen Reformed Ch. This record is particularly valuable for its documentation of numerous cemeteries, including Rose Hill Memorial Park and the Old Quaker Cem, providing a precise look at the county's social and geographic landscape before late-century suburban expansion.