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1959 Map of Newton Falls

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Newton Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Newton Falls serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of the Mahoning River and its West Branch. The landscape reveals a complex network of industrial and military infrastructure, most notably the eastern edge of the U S Military Reservation Ravenna Arsenal. Transport corridors including the Conrail and Baltimore And Ohio railroads intersect the river valleys, while the Ohio Turnpike cuts across the northern terrain near Braceville.

Rural life is marked by small settlements and family landmarks such as Pricetown and Phalanx Station. Near the industrial zones, features like the Slag Pile and multiple quarries contrast with the recreational landscape of Lake Milton and Craig Beach to the south. Local history is further preserved through numerous country burial sites, including Wilderson Cem and St Michaels Cem, while the entire area remains historically tied to the Connecticut Western Reserve.