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1958 Map of Staunton

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Staunton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Staunton and Cory anchor this 1950s survey of western Clay County, an area defined by the convergence of rail transport and rural industry. The Penn Central line cuts through the landscape, supporting small hubs like Turner and Cherryvale. Local heritage is preserved in a high density of rural institutions, including the Township School and numerous burial sites such as German Cemetery, Rhula Cemetery, and Mewhinney Cemetery.

Industry and terrain are intertwined, evidenced by a large Strip Mine in the east and the Stone Quarry in the west. The drainage of Lost Creek, Birch Creek, and Prairie Creek dictates the layout of the townships of Posey, Jackson, and Perry. This 1973 photorevision highlights significant infrastructure changes, including new road patterns and industrial developments that contrast with the established agricultural grid of the mid-century.