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1960 Map of Albany

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Albany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The village of Albany serves as the primary hub on this survey, situated at the junction of several rural routes and the Penn Central railroad. The landscape transition from northern Alexander into southern Columbia and Scipio reveals a region defined by agricultural experimentation and heavy industry. Near the center of the sheet, the State Agriculture Experiment Station sits west of Margaret Creek, while the eastern terrain is heavily marked by extensive Strip Mines that follow the winding course of the West Branch Shade River.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family and community landmarks, including the School Lot Cem near Carpenter and the Shipman Cem at Harrisonville. The distribution of small country churches like Pearl Chapel and Townhouse Ch reflects the early settlement patterns of Athens and Meigs Counties. Smaller hamlets like Valley Ford and Welsh are documented alongside specialized local features, including the Columbia Sch and a local Airport.