1952 Map of Ontario

About this map

The Penn Central rail line cuts an east-west path through the northern half of this landscape, connecting the agricultural hamlets of Union Hill, Fruitland, and Ontario Center. This mid-century survey, with revisions from 1969, reveals a region defined by a high density of small-scale family burial grounds and crossroads schools, such as School No 1 and School No 6. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent rises including Negro Hill and Morse Hill, which sit between the winding courses of Fourmile Creek and Mill Creek. To the south, the settlement of Walworth serves as a local hub near Finley Cem, while the infrastructure of the Wayne Central Sch indicates the suburban shifts beginning to reach this part of Wayne County. The presence of several namesake landmarks like Jacobs Hill and Mathewson Hill highlights the enduring legacy of early families in the area.