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Old Maps of Athens, Ohio for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 20 historic maps of Athens. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Athens, OH maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Athens, 1958 Print
    1903 Map of Athens, 1958 Print
    1903 Athens
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Ohio's Hocking Valley thrives at the height of its coal-mining era, before the shift in regional industry. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Electric railway and find vanished company towns such as Orbiston, Buchtel, and Cawthorn.
  4. 1905 Map of Athens
    1905 Map of Athens
    1905 Athens
    1905 Print · USGS
    Athens and the Hocking River valley appear here at the height of the coal and rail era in the early nineteen-hundreds. Genealogists can trace family roots in vanished settlements and industrial junctions like Orbiston, Buchtel, and Marshfield.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1947 Map of Columbus, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Columbus, 1948 Print
    1947 Columbus
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio in the late 1940s is captured in this survey, showing the post-war transition of its rail hubs and military airfield expansions. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Ohio Canal, the Pennsylvania RR lines, and the Camp Sherman Military Reservation.
  10. 1961 Map of Columbus
    1961 Map of Columbus
    1961 Columbus
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Ohio are captured here in the early sixties, as the region's industrial rail hubs and military bases reached their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from urban Columbus to rural townships along the Scioto River, locating Lockbourne USAF and old junctions like Washington Court House.
  13. 1961 Map of The Plains, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of The Plains, 1962 Print
    1961 The Plains
    1962 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the Athens County landscape was a busy intersection of rail lines and rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the Baltimore and Ohio railroad through New Marshfield or locate family burial sites at Quail Trap Cem and Memory Gardens Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1961 Map of Athens, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Athens, 1962 Print
    1961 Athens
    1962 Print · USGS
    Athens is shown in the early sixties at a moment of transition, balancing its role as a university center with an active industrial landscape. Genealogists can trace family names at McCole Cem or Graham Chapel Cem, while industrial historians can locate old Strip Mines and the N Y C rail lines.
    7 unique versions available
  19. 1962 Map of Columbus
    1962 Map of Columbus
    1962 Columbus
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio during the early sixties reveals a transition from the industrial corridors of Columbus to the forested ridges of the south. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and find local landmarks like Washington Court House and Camp Sherman Military Reservation.
  22. 1967 Map of Columbus, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Columbus, 1969 Print
    1967 Columbus
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio during the late sixties serves as a vital corridor of rail and aviation, from the industrial streets of Springfield to the hangar lines of Lockbourne Air Force Base. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of towns like Circleville and London or locate rural landmarks such as St Paul church and the London Correctional Institution.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1980 Map of Wellston, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Wellston, 1982 Print
    1980 Wellston
    1982 Print · USGS
    The hill country of south-central Ohio in the early eighties shows a landscape of expansive state forests and deep-rooted river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace rural heritage through sites like Buckeye Furnace State Memorial and Mount Zion Cemetery.
  28. 2002 Map of Athens, 2005 Print
    2002 Map of Athens, 2005 Print
    2002 Athens
    2005 Print · USGS
    Athens and its surrounding ridges come alive in this early 2000s survey, showing the city's evolution alongside the Hocking River. Genealogists and historians can trace family cemeteries like Bassett Cem and McCole Cem or explore the institutional footprints of Ohio University and the State Hospital.
  31. 2010 Map of The Plains, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of The Plains, 2010 Print
    2010 The Plains
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural communities west of Athens are shown here in the early 21st century, centered on the growing residential hub of The Plains. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of small family plots like Marshfield Cemetery or trace the rural routes connecting New Marshfield and Hebardville.
  34. 2011 Map of Athens, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Athens, 2011 Print
    2011 Athens
    2011 Print · USGS
    Athens and the surrounding ridges of southeastern Ohio are shown here during a period of modern growth and institutional preservation. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Ohio University, locate family plots at Athens Cemetery, or explore the recreation areas of Strouds Run State Park.
  37. 2013 Map of The Plains, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of The Plains, 2013 Print
    2013 The Plains
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Athens area and its surrounding ridges are captured in detail here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate numerous small burial sites like Zion Cem and Marshfield Cem or trace settlements from The Plains to New Marshfield.
  40. 2013 Map of Athens, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Athens, 2013 Print
    2013 Athens
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Hocking River valley and the expanding footprint of Ohio University define this Athens County landscape during the early 2010s. Researchers can trace institutional grounds at the Mental Hospital or locate historic burials at Graham Chapel Cem and Old Athens Hospital Cem.
  43. 2016 Map of The Plains, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of The Plains, 2016 Print
    2016 The Plains
    2016 Print · USGS
    Southeast Ohio's ridge-and-valley landscape is mapped here in 2016, centered on the communities around The Plains and New Marshfield. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks like Lake Snowden, Stage Mound Hill, and the historic Zion Cemetery.
  46. 2017 Map of Athens, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Athens, 2017 Print
    2017 Athens
    2017 Print · USGS
    Athens and the campus of Ohio University appear in great detail during the late twenty-tens, alongside the winding Hocking River. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous burial sites including The Ridges Cem and the New Athens Hospital Cem.
  49. 2019 Map of Athens, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Athens, 2019 Print
    2019 Athens
    2019 Print · USGS
    Athens and its surrounding hill country are shown in detail during the late twenty-teens, where the Hocking River valley meets the Wayne National Forest. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous sites like the Athens County Courthouse, Clarks Chapel Cem, and The Ridges.
  52. 2019 Map of The Plains, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of The Plains, 2019 Print
    2019 The Plains
    2019 Print · USGS
    Athens County at the close of the 2010s reveals a landscape of high ridges and deep hollows interspersed with rural settlements. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous burial sites like Zion Cem and Minear Cem, or explore the geography around Lake Snowden.
  55. 2023 Map of Athens, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Athens, 2023 Print
    2023 Athens
    2023 Print · USGS
    Athens and its surrounding hills appear here in the early 2020s, showing the modern footprint of the Hocking River valley. Researchers can pinpoint Ohio University landmarks, the Athens County Courthouse, and numerous family cemeteries like Hunter Cem.
  58. 2023 Map of The Plains, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of The Plains, 2023 Print
    2023 The Plains
    2023 Print · USGS
    The hill country west of Athens comes into focus in this contemporary survey of local settlements and watersheds. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near New Marshfield, Lake Snowden, and historical cemeteries like Zion Cem and Brooks Cem.
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