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1961 Map of Bowerston

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Bowerston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Leesville Lake reservoir dominates this landscape on the border of Carroll and Harrison Counties, a central piece of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Managed for flood control and recreation, the lake is fed by McGuire Creek and the North Fork, with its southern reach secured by the Leesville Dam. The surrounding terrain is marked by industrial activity, including numerous Strip Mines, Oil Wells, and a Quarry, illustrating the region's reliance on mineral extraction alongside the evolving conservation efforts of the Leesville Wildlife Area.

Settlements like Bowerston and Leesville serve as local hubs connected by the New York Chicago and St Louis railroad and the Pennsylvania line. Rural life is anchored by landmarks such as Conotton Valley High Sch, Church of Christ, and several family cemeteries including Longview Cem and Heller Cem. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade north of New Hagerstown hints at earlier transportation networks that once served these Appalachian foothills.