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1961 Map of North Star

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of North Star
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Wabash River meanders across the rural landscape of Darke and Mercer counties, anchoring a network of small agricultural settlements at the start of the 1960s. The village of North Star serves as a central hub, surrounded by smaller communities like Yorkshire to the east and Brock to the south. The land is defined by a dense grid of township roads named for local families, including Rindler Road, Goettemoeller Road, and Honsapple Road, reflecting a deeply rooted farming heritage.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of local landmarks, such as Shooks Chapel and several community burial grounds including St Louis Cem and Speelman Cem. The northern portion of the map is notable for the Treaty Line Road, which follows a significant historical survey boundary through Marion township. Smaller waterways like Bear Creek, Mile Creek, and Swamp Creek drain the surrounding fields, highlighting the natural hydrology of the Great Miami River Basin.