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1961 Map of Versailles

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Versailles
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Versailles and Bradford serve as the primary hubs in this western Ohio landscape, where the confluence of the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads once dictated the flow of local commerce. The terrain is deeply tied to its watercourses, notably the meandering Stillwater River and its tributaries like Indian Creek and Harris Creek. This 1961 survey captures the rural character of the region, punctuated by numerous crossroads settlements such as Cassels Corners and Blind Corners.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of community landmarks, from the Childrens Home in the south to various country parishes and burial grounds like St Valberts Cem and Old Harris Creek Cem. The map reflects a working landscape of the early 1960s, documenting local industries through several Gravel Pits and identifying specific landmarks like Freidens Ch and the Roadside Park along the highway north of Versailles.