1968 Map of Athalia

About this map

The Ohio River divides the landscape of this 1968 survey, separating the riverfront communities of Athalia and Crown City in Ohio from the West Virginia shore. The map illustrates a transitional economy where riverside agriculture and navigation meet the industrial extraction of the hills, evidenced by numerous Strip Mine operations in the northwest. These uplands are part of the Wayne National Forest, where steep ridges like Sowards Ridge and Williams Ridge are cut by a dense network of drainages including Guyan Creek and Indian Creek. Historic land divisions are specifically noted, including the Congress Lands East of Scioto River and the Ohio Company Purchase. Local genealogy is well-served by the presence of small rural landmarks like Vinson Chapel, Cremeans Chapel, and Fairland Sch No 2, while the Baltimore and Ohio railroad tracks follow the West Virginia bank, serving the river valley's transit needs.