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1961 Map of Senecaville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Senecaville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Senecaville Reservoir dominates the landscape of southeastern Guernsey County, serving as the centerpiece for the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. Managed for flood control and recreation, the reservoir is anchored by the Senecaville Dam and the adjacent Senecaville National Fish Hatchery. The northern portion of the map reveals the industrial and institutional history of the area, featuring the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor running through Lore City and past the Infirmary.

Resource extraction is evident through the presence of Kings Mine and scattered Oil Wells, contrasting with the established agricultural patterns in Richland and Wills townships. Rural life is anchored by small crossroads and spiritual centers like Salem Ch, St Andrews Ch, and St Patricks Cem. This 1961 field-checked survey preserves the layout of towns like Senecaville and Kennonsburg before modern infrastructure changes altered the local character.