Marietta in Washington County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Watershed
Photographed By Craig Doda, October 22, 2022
1. Watershed Marker
Inscription.
Watershed. . The Muskingam River is formed 112 miles upstream at Coshocton by the Walhonding and Tuscarawas Rivers. The river and its tributaries drain 8051 square miles making it the largest watershed within the state. Throughout history severe flooding threatened towns along its banks. At other times periods of low water closed the river to navigation. To gain some measure of control over this construction began on a series of locks and dams. The project was completed in 1841 with 11 locks and dams in place at the cost of $1,628,028.
The Muskingam River is formed 112 miles upstream at Coshocton by the Walhonding and Tuscarawas Rivers. The river and its tributaries drain 8051 square miles making it the largest watershed within the state. Throughout history severe flooding threatened towns along its banks. At other times periods of low water closed the river to navigation. To gain some measure of control over this construction began on a series of locks and dams. The project was completed in 1841 with 11 locks and dams in place at the cost of $1,628,028.
Location. 39° 24.829′ N, 81° 27.445′ W. Marker is in Marietta, Ohio, in Washington County. Marker is on Putnam Bridge, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 275 Putnam Bridge, Marietta OH 45750, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Marietta Floods (here, next to this marker); Old Harmar Lock (a few steps from this marker); Muskingum Lock No. 1 (a few steps from this marker); Natural History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on November 10, 2022, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
