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1960 Map of West Point

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of West Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Little Beaver Creek and its various forks carve through the heart of Columbiana County, shaping the settlement patterns of Madison and Elk Run townships. This landscape, captured in the early 1960s, is defined by a mix of early pioneer history and active industrial use. The historic Geographers Line runs through the lower third of the quadrangle, a reminder of the original Seven Ranges survey that first divided the Northwest Territory.

Rural life is anchored by family-named sites and country landmarks, including the Scotch Settlement Cem and Power Point Ch. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and numerous labels for Strip Mine operations indicates the era's shifting economy, while community hubs like Beaver High Sch and the Drive-in Theater near Glenmoor show the mid-century development of the region. Natural spaces such as the Beaver Creek State Forest provide a wooded contrast to the industrial scars of the coal fields.