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1964 Map of Prosperity

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Prosperity
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Tenmile Creek and its many winding tributaries define the rugged landscape of southern Washington County in the mid-1960s. This survey focuses on the crossroads of Prosperity, where the local landscape is dotted with small-scale rural infrastructure like the Prosperity Township Sch and the nearby Covered Bridge. The area is characterized by a high density of local history markers, including several family and community burial grounds such as South Buffalo Cem, Elliott Cem, and Carroll Cem.

A network of hamlets including Old Concord, Sparta, and Van Buren are connected by winding valley roads that follow the path of Hamstring Run and Bates Fork. The map also captures the early footprints of conservation and recreation in the region, noting the expanse of State Game Lands No 245 and the location of Camp Adelawan. The presence of numerous oil and gas wells, along with a Pumping Station, illustrates the steady industrial activity underlying these farming and timbering communities.