1961 Map of Wheelersburg

About this map

Wheelersburg serves as a hub of activity along the Ohio River in the early 1960s, where the convergence of the Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads supports the regional economy. The landscape is a study in contrasting land use, from the residential expansions of Garden City and Highland Park to the wooded expanse of the Wayne National Forest. The map documents a time of transitioning infrastructure, including the Greenup Locks and Dam and the industrial presence of a Clay Mine and Gravel Pit. Genealogists will find significant detail in the numerous burial sites, such as the Memorial Burial Park and Floral Hills Memory Gardens, alongside community pillars like the Hillcrest Childrens Home and Brick Union. The intricate mapping of Dogwood Ridge Road and Powellsville Road connects these riverfront settlements to the interior hollows.