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1961 Map of Lowell

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lowell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The Muskingum River dominates this early 1960s landscape, carving a deep valley through the dissected plateau of Washington and Noble counties. The twin settlements of Lowell and Upper Lowell sit on the eastern bank, connected by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad which follows the river's curving course. The map reveals an intricate layer of early land divisions, specifically marking the East Boundary of Donation Tract and the Congress Lands North of Scioto River, providing critical spatial context for local genealogists and land title researchers.

Rural life is anchored by numerous family-named landmarks and small communities like Coal Run and Dungannon. The landscape shows a mix of traditional agriculture and burgeoning industry, evidenced by the presence of both Strip Mines and local infrastructure like Townhouse Sch and Our Lady of Mercy Ch. Waterways such as Cat Creek and Rainbow Creek feed into the Muskingum, while named ridges like Tick Ridge and Hibbs Ridge define the local topography.