1959 Map of Newton Falls

About this map

The Mahoning River carves a winding path through this industrial and agricultural landscape of eastern Ohio, where the steel-era influence is visible at the massive Slag Pile near the Lordstown Mil Res. Newton Falls serves as the central hub, defined by the convergence of the West Branch and the main river channel. Heavy infrastructure dominates the region, with the Ohio Turnpike slicing diagonally across the terrain, intersecting a dense network of rail lines including the Erie-Lackawanna and Baltimore and Ohio. To the west, the U S Military Reservation Ravenna Arsenal occupies a significant portion of the map, while local history is preserved in scattered sites like St Michaels Cem and Duck Creek Cem. The southern edge captures the burgeoning recreation area near Craig Beach at Lake Milton, providing a sharp contrast to the rail-side settlements of Phalanx Station and Braceville.