1913 Map of Coshocton

About this map

The confluence of the Walhonding River and Tuscarawas River at Coshocton forms the headwaters of the Muskingum River, creating a vital transportation hub in early twentieth-century Ohio. This landscape is defined by the remnants of the canal era, specifically the Ohio Canal which features several basins and the Canal Lewisville landmark. Industry and transit are further reflected in the Pennsylvania Lines and Wheeling and Lake Erie railroads serving the region. The map captures a high density of rural education, showing dozens of locally named institutions such as Mt Dispute School, Soggy Hill School, and Beech Grove School. Large rural townships like White Eyes, Killbuck, and Crawford are meticulously divided, revealing a pattern of small settlements such as Roscoe, Helmick, and New Bedford. Engineering on the waterways is evidenced by the Sixmile Dam, while the presence of the County Infirmary near the city center provides insight into the social infrastructure of the era.