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1961 Map of Reinersville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Reinersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The hills and hollows of Morgan and Noble counties are heavily scarred by industrial activity in the early 1960s, most notably by the extensive Strip Mines that dominate the landscape between Bristol and Manchester. These mining operations, alongside scattered oil wells and gas wells, define the local economy of the era, punctuated by settling ponds and conveyor systems. Despite this heavy industry, rural life persists in small hamlets like Reinersville and Hackney.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from family-named cemeteries such as Kuntz Cem and Kildow Cem to community centers like Bristol Sch and Center Sch. The drainage network, including Meigs Creek and Dyes Fork, cuts through the terrain where the boundaries of Meigsville and Center townships meet. The map also records the spiritual life of the region at Bristol Ch and Lebanon Ch, alongside the Unionville Substation serving the area's power needs.