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1961 Map of Olive Green

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Olive Green
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Big Walnut Creek carves a winding path through the center of this rural landscape, which is defined by a network of small agricultural hamlets and crossroads. The area shows a transition from the early settlement patterns of the United States Military District to mid-20th-century development, particularly around Olive Green and Pagetown. Evidence of local transportation history is preserved in the location of a Covered Bridge over the creek near East Liberty.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of specific landmarks, including Mt Pleasant Church and the Pagetown Cemetery. The southern portion of the map is shaped by the Pennsylvania Railroad corridor passing near Condit and North Condit. This 1961 field-checked survey also identifies specific industrial artifacts, such as an Oil Well near Olive Green, reflecting the varied economic activity across Porter and Bennington townships.