1961 Map of Petersburg

About this map

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.