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1968 Map of Xenia

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Xenia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

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Xenia sits at the intersection of energy extraction and rail transport in the late 1960s, anchored by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the adjacent Xenia Oil Field. The landscape is a mosaic of agriculture and industrial infrastructure, with oil wells scattered across the eastern sections of Oskaloosa and Songer townships. To the west, the creation of Forbes Lake and the establishment of Stephen A. Forbes State Park introduced new recreational dimensions to the region, complete with picnic areas and a fish hatchery.

Genealogists can trace a high density of rural burial sites and congregations, including Songer Cem, Toliver Cem, and Onstott Ch. The drainage patterns of Skillet Fork and its tributaries like Crabapple Branch define the local topography, while the smaller settlement of Greendale serves as a secondary waypoint along the southwestern tracks. This era shows the region balancing its long-standing agricultural roots with mid-century petroleum development and state-managed conservation.