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1963 Map of Seaton

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Seaton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The rolling agricultural land where Bell and Falls counties meet is defined by the branching tributaries of Big Elm Creek, which slice through the prairie in narrow, wooded belts. In the early 1960s, this region remained a network of small farming communities and crossroads settlements such as Seaton, Zabcikville, and Ratibor. The landscape is dotted with evidence of early rural infrastructure, including the Lost Prairie Sch and the National Cem.

Transport and utility patterns are clearly visible, with a major pipeline cutting across the northern reaches near Oenaville. The map illustrates a community-focused geography where social life centered on locations like East Highway Ch and Ocker Ch. Of particular note for researchers is the dense placement of family-named landmarks and smaller burial sites like Grave Cem, which alongside the various creek branches, provide a clear record of the area's mid-century rural character.