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1909 Map of Lancaster

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Lancaster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Lancaster serves as the hub of this early 20th-century landscape, where industrial growth and traditional rural infrastructure intersect along the Hocking River. The city is a terminal point for several rail lines, including the Wheeling and Muskingum Valley RR and the Columbus and Valley Electric RR, reflecting the era's transition from water to rail transport. Traces of the Abandoned Hocking Canal are still visible southeast of the city, running parallel to the river toward Sugar Grove.

Beyond the urban center, the terrain is dotted with small country schoolhouses like the Adelphi Rock School and Tarkiln School, alongside established congregations at St Johns Church and Wesley Chapel. Notable geological and institutional landmarks anchor the surrounding hills, from the prominent Mt Pleasant overlooking the city to the State Industrial School near Jacobs Ladder. Remote settlements such as Revenge and Clearport highlight the deep-seated local history of Fairfield and Hocking counties before modern highway expansion.