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1960 Map of West Point

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of West Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

West Point and its neighboring rural townships in Columbiana County are revealed in this 1960s-era survey, which captures the region's intersection of traditional farming, public forestry, and emerging infrastructure. The landscape is defined by the three branches of the Little Beaver Creek, including the Middle Fork and West Fork. A distinctive historical marker is the Geographers Line, a remnant of the early American rectangular survey system that bisects the southern portion of the map.

Religious and community history is well-represented through numerous sites such as Madison Ch, West Beaver Ch, and the Scotch Settlement Cem. The transition from rail to road transport is visible along the Old Railroad Grade and named routes like Roller Coaster Road. Industrial activity is evident in localized Strip Mine operations, while conservation efforts are seen in the Beaver Creek State Forest and the Highlandtown Wildlife Area.