1961 Map of Wellston

About this map

Wellston sits at the heart of a landscape defined by its industrial roots and extensive coal deposits during the early 1960s. The map illustrates a complex network of rail lines, including the Baltimore and Ohio and the Chesapeake and Ohio, which serviced the surrounding mining operations. Evidence of the region's extraction history is visible in numerous strip mines scattered across the townships of Milton and Coal. Beyond the urban core, small settlements like Coalton, Glen Roy, and Tom Corwin are connected by rural routes such as Poore School Road. For genealogists, the survey identifies several family and community landmarks, including Coalton Cem, Fairmont Cemetery, and Old Bunn Cem. The presence of the Wayne National Forest on the eastern edge and the winding path of Meadow Run provide a natural contrast to the grid-patterned growth of the local townships.