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1961 Map of Petersburg

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Petersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Wayne National Forest covers the southern terrain of this quadrangle, where the landscape is defined by the sharp ridges and deep valleys of the Unglaciated Allegheny Plateau. The 1961 topography reveals an area deeply shaped by both early agrarian settlement and the mid-century industrial footprint of numerous Strip Mines and Kilns scattered throughout Jefferson and Franklin townships. Small community centers like Petersburg and Mabee Corner serve as anchors for a network of rural schools and country churches, including Lumen Chapel and Hamilton Ch.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and resting places, such as Crabtree Cem No 1, Grahamsville Cem, and McCoy Cem. The intricate drainage system, featuring Jacko Run and Bucklick Creek, dictated the placement of early homesteads and the Township Hall, illustrating the traditional Appalachian pattern of following hollows for shelter and transport before the expansion of modern road systems.