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1961 Map of Seaman

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Seaman
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Seaman serves as the primary hub of this 1960s landscape, positioned where the Norfolk And Western railroad cuts across the headwaters of several key creeks. The town's infrastructure is detailed with its High Sch, Filtration Plant, and Substation, reflecting a period of mid-century civic development. Beyond the tracks, the terrain is defined by the winding course of Ohio Brush Creek and its many tributaries, including Gregg Run and Grace Run.

Genealogical interest is found in rural landmarks like Mt Zion Cem, Mt Leigh Cem, and the Wheat Ridge Chapel. The map captures a mix of agriculture and conservation, highlighted by the Tranquility State Wildlife Area in the northeast. To the south, the settlement of Harshasville is notable for its Covered Bridge, a physical link to earlier regional transport methods that persisted alongside the modernizing influence of the railway.