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1962 Map of Perryton

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Perryton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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Wakatomika Creek carves a winding path through this rural landscape at the junction of Licking, Coshocton, and Muskingum counties. The early 1960s terrain is characterized by dispersed agricultural settlements like Perryton and Fallsburg, connected by a network of winding valley roads and numerous small stream crossings. The map documents several notable landmarks from an earlier era, including a Covered Bridge and the Ashcraft Ford, illustrating the localized transportation patterns before modern infrastructure predominated.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural institutions, such as Union Sch and Perry Chapel, which served as community anchors. The topographic detail highlights prominent natural features like Fox Den Knob and the long stretch of Ashcraft Ridge, while smaller landmarks like the Gaging Sta on Wakatomika Creek and a localized Gravel Pit indicate the small-scale utility and industry of the period.