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1958 Map of Pataskala

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Pataskala
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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The South Fork Licking River winds through the northern portion of this landscape, anchoring the village of Pataskala as a central hub for transportation and commerce. Established rail lines including the Baltimore and Ohio and Penn Central emphasize the region's historical role in moving goods across central Ohio. To the south, the village of Pickerington and the crossroads at Etna along the National Road illustrate the shift from early turnpike travel to modern highway infrastructure.

Genealogists and local historians can trace community life through several rural landmarks, including Trinity Ch, Mt Zion Ch, and the Union Cem. The presence of Watkins Memorial High Sch and the Spring Lakes Fishing Club highlights the postwar growth and recreational development within Violet and Etna townships. These detailed 1958 and 1967 surveys capture the transition of this farmland into a burgeoning suburban corridor.