Old Maps of Platform, Rome Township for Metal Detecting

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Platform, Rome Township maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Athalia, 1956 Print
    1906 Map of Athalia, 1956 Print
    1906 Athalia
    1956 Print · USGS
    Lawrence and Gallia counties in the early 1900s are captured here as a landscape of river ferries and ridge-top farm communities. You can trace early post offices at Willowwood, follow the Baltimore and Ohio RR, or locate old river crossings like the Crown City Ferry.

  2. 1908 Map of Athalia
    1908 Map of Athalia
    1908 Athalia
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands in the early twentieth century were a network of ferry crossings and small river towns. Genealogists can trace family names and farmsteads near Athalia, Crown City, and the Baltimore and Ohio RR corridor.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Huntington, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Huntington, 1966 Print
    1957 Huntington
    1966 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Ohio River valley is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the growth of Huntington and Ashland. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Chesapeake and Ohio RR and locate sites like the Chief Cornstalk Hunting Ground.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Athalia, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Athalia, 1959 Print
    1958 Athalia
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the surrounding Lawrence County hill country are captured here in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the riverfront rail economy along the Baltimore and Ohio and locate landmarks like Fairland Sch No 4 and Caldwell Cem.

  5. 1960 Map of Huntington
    1960 Map of Huntington
    1960 Huntington
    1960 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river valley thrived in the late fifties as a hub of heavy industry and Appalachian rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the connection between river towns like Ashland and Portsmouth or locate family homesteads near Coleman Ridge.

  6. 1968 Map of Athalia, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Athalia, 1970 Print
    1968 Athalia
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River corridor comes alive in the late sixties as the riverbank settlements of Athalia and Crown City transition into the hills of the Wayne National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Hannan Trace Road to local landmarks like Wilma Chapel and Cremans Chapel Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1976 Map of Athalia, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Athalia, 1979 Print
    1976 Athalia
    1979 Print · USGS
    Settlements along the winding river border between Ohio and West Virginia are captured in this mid-1970s aerial survey. Researchers can trace the development of riverside communities like Athalia and Green Bottom or the upland village of Platform.

  8. 1981 Map of Ironton, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Ironton, 1982 Print
    1981 Ironton
    1982 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river valley at the start of the eighties shows a landscape shaped by heavy industry, atomic energy, and sprawling national forests. Researchers can trace the legacy of iron production at Harrison Furnace or follow the historic rail lines of the C & O RR and N & W RR.

  9. 2002 Map of Athalia, 2006 Print
    2002 Map of Athalia, 2006 Print
    2002 Athalia
    2006 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the start of the 21st century reveals a landscape of riverside villages and upland forest reserves. Genealogists and historians can trace community roots through numerous country churches like Wilma Chapel and old schools including Fairland Sch No 3.

  10. 2023 Map of Athalia, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Athalia, 2023 Print
    2023 Athalia
    2023 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of southern Ohio and West Virginia are captured here along the banks of the Ohio River. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Good Hope Cem and Calloway Cem or locate small settlements such as Platform and Miller.

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