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1915 Map of Millersburg

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Millersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Greenville Treaty Line cuts diagonally across this landscape, serving as a prominent historical boundary through the heart of the region. Centered on the town of Millersburg, the topography is defined by the winding course of Killbuck Creek and a dense network of smaller runs, including Sapps Run and Honey Run. The map illustrates a rural society organized around crossroads and school districts, with dozens of local educational institutions like Mt Nebo School, Bunker Hill School, and Oak Grove School dotting the countryside.

Industrial and transit signatures of the early twentieth century are clear, from the Pennsylvania RR and the Baltimore and Ohio RR to Flowers Mill and the upland plateau known as The Plains. The rugged character of the area is highlighted by landmarks such as Munser Knob and Sterrett Knob, while an old Indian Trail in the southeast corner provides a glimpse into the region's earlier travel patterns before the establishment of modern town grids.