1961 Map of Sarahsville

About this map

Sarahsville and the surrounding hill country of Noble County reflect a landscape of deep-cut ridges and traditional ridge-top settlements. The 1961 topography reveals the enduring rural character of villages like Mt Ephraim and Whigville, while industrial activity is evidenced by multiple Strip Mine and Strip Mines operations cutting into the terrain. Genealogy researchers can find several rural congregations and burial sites, including Pleasant Hill Ch and its accompanying Pleasant Hill Cem, alongside the Green Valley Ch situated near the fork of the creek. The drainage network is particularly detailed, showing how the North Fork Buffalo Creek and South Fork Buffalo Creek define the local geography. Surveyed by the U.S. Geological Survey with aerial photography from 1960, this document captures the county as a mix of small farms, hilltop churches, and emerging energy extraction.