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1960 Map of Nova

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Nova
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Agricultural lands at the junction of Ashland, Lorain, and Huron counties define this mid-century survey of North Central Ohio. The village of Nova stands as a central crossroads, while the settlement of Rochester marks the northern edge of the map. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of early transportation routes, including the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, the New York Central Railroad, and the Akron Canton and Youngstown Railroad. These rail corridors, alongside remnants like the Old Grade, reflect the area's historical role as a transit hub for moving goods between industrial centers.

Local history is preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, such as the Universalist Cem, Rochester Cem, and Township Cem. Water features including the West Branch Black River and Buck Creek wind through the township boundaries of Ruggles, Troy, and Sullivan. The map also captures recreation and utility developments, from Terrace Lake Park in the southeast to the prominent Pipeline cutting across the southern townships.