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2019 Map of Newcomerstown

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Newcomerstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Tuscarawas River carves a deep valley through this portion of eastern Ohio, dictating the settlement patterns of towns like Newcomerstown and Port Washington. The valley floor is characterized by expansive flats such as Nugent Bottom and Stark Patent Bottom, where agricultural and industrial activity has long been concentrated. Away from the river, the landscape rises into a network of ridges and hollows, including Stocker Ridge and Blue Ridge, with prominent landmarks like Umbrella Rock and Elephant Knob rising above the creek drainages.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the township lines, from the Union Cemeteries and Moravian Cem near the river to more isolated locations like Bethel Cem and Mount Zion Cem. Transportation follows the water, with Us Rte 36 and various local routes like Glasgow Rd threading through the hills to reach small communities like Glasgow, Wolf, and Bernice. The convergence of Buckhorn Cr and W Fork Buckhorn Cr near the river highlights the importance of these small tributaries in shaping the local geography.