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1961 Map of Newcomerstown

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Newcomerstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The Tuscarawas River carves a deep valley through the hills of Tuscarawas County, dictating the development of the river-bottom corridor. In the early 1960s, Newcomerstown serves as a significant regional hub, anchored by its proximity to the Pennsylvania railroad and the Cy Young Memorial Park. The landscape is a complex mix of industrial history and rural topography, where the old Canal (Abandoned) runs parallel to the river near Port Washington.

Heavy extraction is evident across the hills, with numerous Strip Mines and Kilns dotting the ridges above settlements like Coalport and Glasgow. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of rural landmarks such as Bethel Cem and Mt Zion Cem, along with distinctive natural features like Umbrella Rock and Elephant Knob. The map also captures the early stages of local transportation shifts, marking segments of Proposed roadway near the town center.