1960 Map of New Martinsburg

About this map

Paint Creek carves a deep, winding valley through the center of this landscape, creating a sharp contrast between the level upland farms and the steep, wooded bluffs of Wayne and Perry townships. The local economy in the early 1960s is defined by small agricultural hubs like New Martinsburg and Staunton, and the industrial presence of the Detroit Toledo and Ironton RR cutting across the northeast. Numerous small burial grounds, including the Catmean Cem, Hyer Cem, and Archer Cem, are scattered across the landscape, often situated on high ground overlooking the drainage basins of Sugar Creek and Rattlesnake Creek. The map documents a traditional rural network of schools and mills, such as Township Sch and Rock Mills, providing a clear look at the settlement patterns along the Fayette and Highland County line before modern highway expansion.