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1971 Map of Noble

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Noble
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Noble serves as the primary hub of this Richland County landscape in the early 1970s, where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor facilitates the transport of agricultural goods and local resources. The map reveals an area defined by its township structure, including portions of Noble, Decker, and Olney townships, where small communities like Pureton and Schnell mark the intersections of rural life.

Subsurface mineral activity is evident through the numerous Oil Wells scattered across the countryside, particularly near the Schnell-East Oilfield Creek. Along the eastern edge, the Fox River meanders through the terrain, joined by tributaries such as Sugar Creek and Turkey Creek. For those researching local families, the map is densely populated with country cemeteries and small-congregation landmarks, including the Blain Cem Sugar Creek Ch, North Freedom Ch Cem, and Green Hill Cem.