1968 Map of Laurel

About this map

Point Pleasant and the Ohio River shoreline dominate the southwestern corner of this survey, which captures the rural character of Clermont County in the late 1960s. The landscape is a network of ridges and deep drainage runs, where small agricultural settlements like Nicholsville, Laurel, and Saltair serve as local hubs. Along the river, Light Roadside Park and landmarks like Light 444 indicate the importance of the waterway, while inland, the preservation of the Crane Schoolhouse and several country churches like Mt Pisgah Ch and Spring Grove Chapel reflect the area's deep-rooted community structure. The map also documents many family-named cemeteries, including Monroe Cem and Sugartree Cem, providing essential details for genealogical research. Numerous minor drainages like Twelvemile Creek, Sugar Creek, and Back Run carve through the townships of Monroe and Washington, illustrating the challenging topography that shaped local road development.