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1957 Map of Valley Mills

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Valley Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Ohio River commerce and the rolling interior of Williams and Union districts define this mid-century landscape. The riverfront features vital transportation infrastructure, including the B & O RR and Old Lock No 17, while the northern reaches show the specialized grounds of the Marietta State Forest Nursery. Modern developments such as the Wood County Airport and a Drive-in Theater appear alongside older community hubs like Valley Mills and Waverly.

Genealogists and local researchers will find a dense network of rural landmarks, from Mt Moriah Ch and Shiloh Ch to various family-named cemeteries such as Henderson Cem and Pugh Cem. The educational landscape of the era is preserved through locations like Oak Grove Sch and the Old Boreman Sch. Ridge-top settlements follow the high ground of Ash Ridge and Spider Ridge, illustrating a settlement pattern dictated by the winding drainages of Worthington Creek and Pohick Run.