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1961 Map of West Alexandria

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

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Twin Creek and its major tributaries like Bantas Fork and Aukerman Creek define the landscape of eastern Preble County. This mid-century survey documents the transition between the agricultural township lands and the established village centers of West Alexandria and Gratis. Transportation patterns are anchored by the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads, while local commerce is represented by features like the Drive-in Theater near Sampleville and the County Fairgrounds on the eastern edge of Eaton.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the detailed mapping of rural landmarks, including St Johns Ch and several burial grounds like Fair View Cemetery and Enterprise Cem. The presence of the Lanier Sch and a Covered Bridge south of Gratis highlights preserved 19th-century infrastructure still in use at the time of this 1961 field check. Small, clustered settlements such as Ingomar, Enterprise, and Wheatville are clearly delineated against the network of named township roads.