1960 Map of North Baltimore

About this map

North Baltimore sits at the intersection of a complex rail-and-road network, where the New York Central railroad and major highways cut through the flat agricultural lands of Wood and Hancock Counties. The landscape is a study in early-1960s industrial and agricultural development, characterized by numerous Oil Wells and a prominent Tank Farm near Cygnet. Cultural landmarks for genealogists are plentiful, including Fayler Cem, Maplewood Cem, and the United Brethren Ch. To the south, the Van Buren Lake State Reserve provides a clear boundary for the town of Van Buren, while the northern reaches include smaller clusters like Hammansburg and the quarry-rich area near Needles Road. The presence of several Quarries and water management features like the Waterworks and Sewage Disposal plant reflects the infrastructure required to support these growing mid-century Ohio communities.