1962 Map of Old Washington

About this map

Old Washington serves as the primary hub of this eastern Ohio landscape, shown here just as the modern interstate system was being planned across Center and Wills townships. The map documents a rural corridor transitioning between traditional farming and new infrastructure, marked by the clear designation of a Proposed highway route that would eventually bisect the region. To the north, the Salt Fork Wildlife Area and Devils Knob define the more rugged terrain, while local life centers on small communities like Winterset and Warrentown. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family and community burial grounds, including Winterset Cem, Glenview Cem, and Allen Cem, alongside landmarks like the Fairground and Madison High Sch. The intricate drainage system of Salt Fork and its tributaries, such as Coon Run and Infirmary Run, illustrates the local topography before major hydrological changes.