1961 Map of Piedmont

About this map

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District defines this eastern Ohio landscape, dominated by the reservoir waters of Piedmont Lake and Clendening Lake. This 1961 survey, with revisions noted in 1978, illustrates a region shaped by both water management and extractive industry. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor follows the valley of Stillwater Creek, serving the village of Piedmont and passing the Gaging Station near the Piedmont Dam. To the east, the extensive presence of strip mines and reclaimed areas near Holloway and Moorefield reveals the intensity of local coal operations during the mid-20th century. Cultural landmarks such as Quaker Cem and Oakgrove offer specific points of interest for genealogists, while the numerous recreational sites like Camp Piedmont and the Boy Scout Camp highlight the area's shift toward conservation and public use.