1957 Map of Marietta

About this map

The confluence of the Muskingum River and the Ohio River serves as the focal point for this late 1950s survey of Marietta and Williamstown. The map captures the dense urban core of Marietta, highlighting prominent civic landmarks such as the Campus Martius Museum and the Ft Harmar Monument, which mark the area's deep frontier roots. Residential expansion is visible across established neighborhoods like Harmar, Norwood, and Putnam Place, while the surrounding hills remain dotted with numerous oil wells, represented by small brown dots. Transport networks of the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads follow the riverbanks, supporting local industry and the transit of goods through the valley. Along Duck Creek and the river bends, smaller settlements such as DeVola and Stanleyville maintain their distinct identities amidst the winding waterway topography.