1900s (20th Century) Maps of Blendon Township, Ohio

1. 1902 Map of Westerville, 1958 Print

   

   1902 Westerville

   1958 Print · USGS

   Franklin and Delaware counties at the turn of the century show a landscape transitioning from rural mill seats to rail-connected suburbs. Genealogists can trace family footprints through historic settlements like Westerville, Gahanna, and the trolley-linked Central College.

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4. 1904 Map of Westerville, 1941 Print

   

   1904 Westerville

   1941 Print · USGS

   Central Ohio at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural crossroads to early suburban rail hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Columbus and Newark Electric R.R. and locate vanished local points like Africa, Central College, and Unhook.

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7. 1950 Map of Marion

   

   1950 Marion

   1950 Print · USGS

   Central Ohio was a powerhouse of rail and river industry at the mid-century point, serving as a vital corridor between the Great Lakes and the Ohio River valley. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Erie RR and Nickel Plate Road through towns like Bucyrus, Galion, and Upper Sandusky.

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10. 1954 Map of Northeast Columbus, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Northeast Columbus

    1956 Print · USGS

    Northeast Columbus and its northern suburbs are captured in the mid-fifties as rural areas transitioned into postwar residential developments. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Otterbein Cem, the State Home for the Aged, and early schools like McKinley High Sch.

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13. 1955 Map of Sunbury, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Sunbury

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Delaware County comes into focus as Sunbury and Galena maintain their historic rail connections along the PENNSYLVANIA line. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local sites like Fancher Cem, New Bethel Ch, and the emerging Hoover Reservoir.

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16. 1955 Map of New Albany, 1956 Print

    

    1955 New Albany

    1956 Print · USGS

    Northeast Franklin County comes into focus in the mid-1950s as a collection of rural hamlets and emerging reservoir lands. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Jersey Chapel, Ayers Cem, and the old Township Sch.

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19. 1955 Map of Galena, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Galena

    1956 Print · USGS

    Delaware County and northern Westerville are captured in the mid-1950s as the filling of the Hoover Reservoir reshapes the landscape. Local historians can trace the foundations of Otterbein College or locate vanished points like Africa and the Peachblow Cem.

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22. 1962 Map of Marion

    

    1962 Marion

    1962 Print · USGS

    Central Ohio during the post-war era showcases a dense network of railroad towns and emerging interstate highways. Genealogists can trace family roots in smaller settlements like Houcktown and Marseilles or locate landmarks near Indian Lake.

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25. 1964 Map of Galena, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Galena

    1965 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Delaware and Franklin Counties are captured here during a period of suburban growth and reservoir development. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Otterbein College campus and old community sites like Africa, Peachblow Cem, and the Township Meeting House.

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28. 1964 Map of Northeast Columbus, 1966 Print

    

    1964 Northeast Columbus

    1966 Print · USGS

    The northern suburbs of Columbus are shown in a period of major expansion during the mid-sixties as new highways began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the growth of Westerville, identify early layouts of Huber Ridge, and locate long-standing landmarks like Otterbein College and Riverside Cem.

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31. 1966 Map of Marion, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Marion

    1968 Print · USGS

    Central Ohio in the mid-sixties is captured during a period of rapid highway expansion and industrial connectivity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-and-river networks through towns like Marion, Urbana, and Mount Vernon, or locate landmarks such as Malabar Farm and Black Hand Rock.

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34. 1966 Map of New Albany, 1968 Print

    

    1966 New Albany

    1968 Print · USGS

    Franklin and Licking counties are captured here in the mid-sixties, as rural communities like New Albany and Gahanna began to expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites such as Havens Corners, Burnside Cem, and Jersey Chapel.

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37. 1967 Map of Sunbury, 1969 Print

    

    1967 Sunbury

    1969 Print · USGS

    Delaware County's rural character meets the growing reach of the capital's parklands in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several landmarks, including Vans Valley Cem, New Bethel Ch, and the settlement at Center Village.

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40. 1995 Map of Northeast Columbus, 1999 Print

    

    1995 Northeast Columbus

    1999 Print · USGS

    The suburbs of northeast Franklin County undergo rapid expansion in the 1990s between the Alum and Big Walnut Creek valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Otterbein Cem, Central College, and the historical footprint of Parks Mills.

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43. 1995 Map of Galena, 1999 Print

    

    1995 Galena

    1999 Print · USGS

    Central Ohio at the close of the century shows the suburban growth of Westerville and Columbus alongside major reservoirs. Trace the history of Africa, Otterbein College, and the sprawling Alum Creek State Park.

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