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1960 Map of Shiloh

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Shiloh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The village of Shiloh anchors the northwestern corner of this landscape, where the Penn Central railroad cuts a diagonal path through the countryside. This 1960 survey illustrates the distinct transition at the Huron Co Richland Co line, specifically where the Connecticut Western Reserve Base Line meets the Congress Lands. This boundary creates a visible shift in road patterns and property layouts between Ripley and Cass townships.

Water defines the southern reaches, notably the winding path of the Black Fork Mohican River and its confluence with Ganges Creek. Small rural clusters like Ganges and Planktown remain centered around key intersections, while local history is preserved at the Old Salem Cem and White Hall Sch. The southeastern corner shows the early extent of Charles Mill Lake, with areas marked for controlled inundation as part of the regional water management system.