1964 Map of Vadis

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The Gas and Oil Field defines the industrial footprint of this mid-1960s landscape, where dozens of well sites and multiple compressor stations dot the valleys of Fink Creek and Leading Creek. This intersection of the Cove, Freemans Creek, and Courthouse districts reveals a landscape of high ridges and narrow creek bottoms. Small community centers such as Alum Bridge, Hurst, and Leopold serve as anchors for the local population, while the network of gas and oil infrastructure indicates a heavy reliance on mineral extraction during this era. Rural life is well-documented through numerous ecclesiastical sites including St Marys Cath Ch, Point Pleasant Ch, and St Boniface Ch, along with family-named landmarks like the Halderman Cem and Farnsworth Cem.