
The Muskingum River carves a deep valley through Morgan County, serving as the primary corridor for commerce and settlement at the start of the 20th century. Twin towns Mc Connelsville and Malta anchor the central riverbanks, connected by the Cotton Bridge and supported by infrastructure including the Fairgrounds, Orphans Home, and County Infirmary. This survey captures the region's complex rural social structure, evidenced by a dense network of country schools such as White Pigeon School and Election School.
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1902 · Parkersburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1903 · Athens
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Parkersburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Chesterhill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1905 · Athens
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Chesterhill
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1909 · Caldwell
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Philo
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · Zanesville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · New Lexington
USGS Topo · 1:62,500