1962 Map of Plainfield

About this map

Wills Creek Lake dominates this 1962 landscape, reflecting the heavy hand of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District on the local topography. This region of Ohio, documented here just before a 1970s update, shows a transition from traditional agricultural settlements like Lafayette and Plainfield to a landscape increasingly shaped by resource extraction and flood control. The presence of numerous Strip Mines in the northern townships and clusters of Gas Wells to the south reveals the industrial underpinnings of the area's economy during the mid-century. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-connected sites such as Schweitzer Cem and Union Hill Cem, alongside community landmarks like Grange Hall and the rural Lafayette Center school. The map also captures specialized transport features, including the Porteus Landing Strip tucked along the northern creek banks.