1917 Map of Piketon

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The Scioto River valley serves as the primary corridor for commerce and settlement in this southern Ohio region during the early twentieth century. The village of Piketon anchors the eastern riverbank, while Jasper sits directly across the water. This area is notably characterized by its ancient earthworks, including the prominent Seip Mound near Paint Creek and the Mound Cemetery at the southern edge of the Piketon townsite. These features highlight the long human history of the Scioto valley, existing alongside modern infrastructure like the Norfolk and Western and the Detroit Toledo and Ironton RR.