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1981 Map of Laurel

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Laurel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Point Pleasant sits as a riverfront anchor on the northern bank of the Ohio River, serving as a focal point for this 1980s landscape in Clermont County. The map details a transition from the industrial and transport corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway to the rural townships of Monroe, Washington, and Tate. This area is characterized by a dense network of small family and community landmarks, such as the Monroe Cem and Laurel Cem, and numerous country churches including Tabernacle Ch and Franklin Chapel.

Tracing the waterways like Twelvemile Creek and Big Indian Creek reveals the location of Indian Quarries and several small settlements like Nicholsville and Saltair. The topography is defined by the deep incisions of Opossum Hollow and Boat Run as they descend toward the river. This survey captures the region's character after decades of agricultural stability and the emergence of recreation spots like Grant Park Campground.