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1962 Map of Dresden

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Dresden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Muskingum River defines the eastern edge of this landscape, where the New York Central and Chicago and Pennsylvania railroads converge at Dresden. To the south, the creation of Dillon Lake has fundamentally altered the terrain, necessitating the Pleasant Valley Dike and submerging former valley floors. This 1960s-era geography, updated with late-1970s revisions, shows a rural district transitioning with the times, featuring infrastructure like the Waterworks and Parr Airfield alongside traditional landmarks.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural houses of worship, including St Marys Ch and Muskingum Ch, as well as numerous family and community burial grounds such as Nashport Cem, Bethlehem Cem, and Black Log Cem. The map also captures the industrial activity of the period, from a Strip Mine in the east to Oil Well placements and a Gravel Pit near the river, all set within the bounds of the United States Military District.