1961 Map of The Plains

About this map

The Plains and the rolling hill country of Athens County appear here in a transition period between the early 1960s and the mid-1970s. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Margaret Creek and its many tributaries, such as Dirty North Branch Margaret Creek, where narrow valleys host small settlements like New Marshfield and Hebardville. The era’s industrial footprint is visible through features like the Ship Mine and various Strip Mine sites, while the presence of the Baltimore and Ohio and Conrail lines marks the importance of rail transport for the region's mineral and agricultural output.