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1961 Map of New Lexington

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of New Lexington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

New Lexington serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, showing the concentrated development around the Conrail and Baltimore And Ohio lines. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's industrial heritage, with numerous Strip Mine operations and Tipple structures surrounding smaller settlements like Rehoboth, Gosline, and Bristol. Significant civic and educational landmarks are present, including St Aloysius Academy and the County Home, alongside recreational spaces like Altheusa Springs Park.

The southern reaches of the map transition into the Wayne National Forest, where the terrain becomes defined by prominent ridges like Skinner Ridge and narrow valleys such as Jobs Hollow. These wooded areas are dotted with isolated rural features including Ironpoint Ch, Whipptown Ch, and small cemeteries. This map captures a landscape in transition, where established towns and quiet forest ridges are interspersed with active extraction sites and specialized infrastructure like the New Lexington Airport and various Kilns.