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1957 Map of Millville

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Millville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

East Fork Crooked River carves a winding path through the heart of this Ray County landscape, defining the rural character of the mid-20th century. The settlement pattern is anchored by the small communities of Georgeville, Taitsville, and Millville, which serve as the primary hubs for this agricultural region. The map reveals a dense network of family-named landmarks and rural institutions that are critical for genealogical research, including the Petty Cem and Kincaid Cem.

Social and spiritual life is recorded through the presence of the St Paul Chapel and Antioch Ch. A notable indicator of changing times is the Petree Sch (Abandoned), suggesting a shift in local education or population as the mid-century progressed. This survey, under the direction of state geologist Thomas R. Beveridge, provides a clear view of the Knoxville and Grape Grove township boundaries as they stood before major modern development.