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1962 Map of New Philadelphia

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of New Philadelphia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Tuscarawas River carves a path through this 1960s landscape, serving as the industrial and historical spine for New Philadelphia and its surrounding townships. The map documents a complex overlay of 19th-century infrastructure and mid-century growth, featuring the Ohio Canal (Aband'd) running parallel to the Baltimore and Ohio and Penn Central railroads. These transit corridors fueled the development of outlying settlements like Wainwright, Goshen, and Midvale.

Evidence of the region's early heritage is preserved at the Schoenbrunn State Memorial, while the local social fabric is revealed through numerous family-centric landmarks such as Old Town Cem and the Grange Hall. The transition from rural to industrial is further marked by the presence of Claypits, Kilns, and a Gravel Pit near Brightwood, illustrating the extractive industries that once defined the valley's economy alongside the County Infirmary and the New Philadelphia Municipal Airport.