1961 Map of Bolivar
USGS Topo · Published 1978About this map
Fort Laurens State Memorial anchors the southern portion of this landscape, marking the site of the only Continental Army fort in present-day Ohio. Situated along the Tuscarawas River, the area around Bolivar shows a complex layer of historical infrastructure, including the visible path of the Ohio Canal and the extensive Bolivar Dam Spillway. The terrain transitions from the developed outskirts of Richville and North Industry in the north toward a rural interior punctuated by active and Reclaimed Strip Mines. This 1961 field-checked survey, updated through 1978, illustrates a period of industrial transition where traditional agriculture and resource extraction meet modern water management. Notable community landmarks like Shepler Ch and the Fort Laurens Cem provide essential data points for local history, while the Norfolk and Western rail lines define the transport corridor through the river valley.
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Editions of this 1961 Bolivar Map
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