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1994 Map of Minerva

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Minerva
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Minerva serves as the focal point of this regional study, situated at the crossroads of Stark, Columbiana, and Carroll counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Sandy Creek and the Still Fork, where several small settlements like East Rochester and Augusta are anchored by long-standing community institutions. Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites across the rolling terrain, from the Plains Cem in the north to the Stuller Cem in the south, reflecting generations of rural settlement.

Industrial activity is noted through scattered Sand and Gravel Pits and a Sandpit near the village, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is bisected by the Geographers Line. This historic survey boundary marks a significant point in the westward expansion of the United States. Cultural landmarks such as Camp Christopher and Great Trail Camp suggest a mid-century tradition of outdoor recreation that persists alongside traditional agriculture and small-town commerce.