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1961 Map of Shreve

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Shreve
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Wayne and Holmes counties is defined by a dense network of country churches and small rural hubs like Shreve and Big Prairie. This survey captures the region as it balanced long-standing rail dependence with post-war infrastructure changes, including the Pennsylvania line and a proposed highway route cutting through the eastern hills. The transition from industrial transport to recreational conservation is visible near Shreve Lake Wildlife Area and Odell Lake, where Lakeland Beach suggests the area's role as a local destination.

Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of family-related landmarks such as Fairview Ch Cem, Bigelow Cem, and Ripley Ch. The mapping of an Old Railroad Grade and the Kiser Ditch drainage system highlights the intensive management of this fertile terrain, while specialized sites like the Oldman Landing Strip and various gas wells point to the mid-century economy of rural Ohio.