1962 Map of Old Washington

About this map

The village of Old Washington serves as the focal point of this Guernsey County survey, showcasing the landscape as it appeared in the early 1960s with updates through the late 1970s. The town's layout and surrounding rural infrastructure, including the nearby Fairground and local schools like Madison High Sch, reflect the established community life of eastern Ohio. To the north, the creation of Salt Fork Lake and the Salt Fork Wildlife Area highlight a significant shift toward conservation and recreation, altering the natural drainage patterns of Salt Fork and Brushy Fork.