1959 Map of Newton Falls

About this map

The Mahoning River and its numerous tributaries, including West Branch and Duck Creek, define the landscape of this Northeast Ohio region during the late 1950s. The village of Newton Falls serves as a central hub, where the confluence of rivers meets an intensive network of transportation infrastructure. Major rail lines like the Erie-Lackawanna, Baltimore and Ohio, and Penn Central converge here, alongside the newer path of the Ohio Turnpike at Interchange 14. To the west, the expansive U S Military Reservation Ravenna Arsenal occupies a significant portion of the territory, while industrial activity is evidenced by the large Slag Pile near the Lordstown boundary. Smaller rural settlements such as Pricetown, Braceville, and Phalanx Station are documented alongside family-named landmarks like Wilderson Cem and Baldwin Corners. In the southern reaches, the Lake Milton Spillway marks the edge of the reservoir near Craig Beach.