1960 Map of Harrisville

About this map

Industrial activity and small-town life define this section of eastern Ohio, where the extensive Strip Mines carve into the terrain across the Harrison and Belmont county lines. The Georgetown Coal Preparation Plant and numerous tipples along the Norfolk and Western and Penn Central rail lines illustrate the region's mid-century economic dependence on coal. Many small communities like Harrisville, Adena, and New Athens serve as local hubs, while smaller pockets like the Hagan Addition and Robyville reflect the housing patterns for miners and rail workers.