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1909 Map of Thornville

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Thornville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

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Buckeye Lake dominates the northwest quadrant of this survey, bordered by the communities of Thornport and Shell Beach. The map details a landscape transitioning from the low-lying lake margins to the prominent heights of Buzzard Glory Knob and the rugged contours around Devils Den. Early transportation corridors are a primary focus, featuring the prominent National Road and a complex rail network including the Ohio Central R R and the Baltimore and Ohio R R.

Genealogists will find significant value in the dense distribution of local institutions, from rural educational sites like Broomback School and Smith School to religious and residential landmarks such as St Josephs Acad near Somerset. Small rail-dependent settlements like Jacksontown, Linnville, and Glenford are captured at their peak of early 20th-century development, while the Atherton P O marks a specific point of local communication. The terrain is further defined by its agricultural and drainage patterns, with Dutch Fork, Indian Creek, and Rush Creek carving through the townships.