1958 Map of Worthington

About this map

Worthington and the surrounding townships of West Franklin and Winfield are defined by the convergence of rail, industry, and agriculture during the mid-20th century. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad snakes through the landscape, serving local industry like the Brick Kilns near Laird Crossing and various Strip Mines that dot the hillsides. The Benjamin Franklin Highway cuts an east-west path through the center of the sheet, connecting smaller settlements like Coyleville and Craigsville. Local genealogy is well-supported by the presence of numerous country churches and schools, such as McKee Chapel, St Johns Ch, and the Township Sch. To the south, Buffalo Creek winds through the townships, passing through the hamlets of Buffalo Mills and Slate Lick.