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1961 Map of Winslow

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Winslow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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The Patoka River winds through this Pike County landscape, which was characterized in the early 1960s by a mix of heavy industrial activity and forest conservation. Extensive Strip Mine operations dominate the central terrain, while the Algiers Winslow and Western and Southern railroads provide the logistical backbone for the region's coal and oil production. This survey captures a moment when smaller settlements like Campbelltown and Algiers remained distinct alongside the larger town of Winslow.

Genealogists can find numerous family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds, such as Morrison Cem, McClure Cem, and Oak Hill Cem. The southeastern corner transitions into the protected terrain of the Pike County State Forest, providing a sharp contrast to the nearby extraction sites. Notable community landmarks include Brenton Chapel and Mt Olive Ch, serving as focal points for the dispersed rural population between the river and Sugar Ridge.