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1962 Map of Adamsville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Adamsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Muskingum River dominates this landscape, winding past riverine landmarks like Copeland I and Jackson I. Industrial activity is evident along the river corridor, where the New York Chicago and St Louis and Pennsylvania railroads parallel the water, serving local hubs like Ellis and Drake. Near the Ellis Dam, the terrain transitions into the managed landscapes of the Powelson Wildlife Area.

Local genealogy and settlement patterns are preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and rural centers. The village of Adamsville sits in the eastern hills, while several country churches including Salem Ch and Washington Ch are scattered across the townships. Many Strip Mine symbols and Gas Well labels indicate the extractive industries of the 1960s and 1970s, contrasting with the institutional presence of the Zanesville Honor Camp and the recreational YMCA Camp near the riverbanks.