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2010 Map of New Castle North

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of New Castle North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Neshannock Creek winds through the heart of Lawrence County, linking a series of historic small settlements and industrial-era crossroads north of the city. The landscape is dotted with genealogical markers, from Saint Josephs Cemetery and Oak Park Cemetery in the southern urban fringe to Fair Oaks Cemetery near the northern boundary. Small communities like Fayette, Cottage Grove, and Neshannock Falls are woven together by a network of rural roads such as Old Plank Rd and Beechwood Rd, reflecting a region defined by agricultural traditions and localized river industries.

The confluence of transport and terrain is evident at Wilmington Junction and near Lakewood Dam, where water resources were historically harnessed for local needs. While the urban expansion of New Castle is visible at the map's base, the surrounding townships maintain their distinct identity through landmarks like the Fayette Chapel and small aviation fields including McFarland Airport and Klockner Airport.