1960s Maps of Columbus, Ohio

Explore 18 historic maps of Columbus from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Columbus's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Columbus's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Columbus, OH maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Columbus
    1961 Map of Columbus
    1961 Columbus
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central and Southern Ohio are captured here in the early sixties, as the region's industrial rail hubs and military bases reached their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from urban Columbus to rural townships along the Scioto River, locating Lockbourne USAF and old junctions like Washington Court House.

  2. 1962 Map of Columbus
    1962 Map of Columbus
    1962 Columbus
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio during the early sixties reveals a transition from the industrial corridors of Columbus to the forested ridges of the south. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and find local landmarks like Washington Court House and Camp Sherman Military Reservation.

  3. 1962 Map of Marion
    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.

  4. 1964 Map of Galena, 1965 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1964 Map of Reynoldsburg, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Reynoldsburg, 1965 Print
    1964 Reynoldsburg
    1965 Print · USGS
    Eastern Franklin County and parts of Licking and Fairfield counties are captured in the mid-sixties during a period of significant suburban growth. Researchers can trace old family cemetery sites like Pisgah Cem, early rail lines, and the footprint of Port Columbus as it stood decades ago.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1964 Map of Southeast Columbus, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Southeast Columbus, 1966 Print
    1964 Southeast Columbus
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Columbus and the surrounding Franklin County suburbs are captured during a decade of rapid growth and rail-to-highway transition. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished junctions like Munks Corners, Valley Crossing, and the Columbus Motor Speedway.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1964 Map of Lockbourne, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Lockbourne, 1966 Print
    1964 Lockbourne
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, southern Franklin County saw its rural character meet the expanding footprint of the Cold War military. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished landmarks from Watkins Cem to the sprawling Lockbourne Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1964 Map of Northeast Columbus, 1966 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1965 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1967 Print
    1965 Northwest Columbus
    1967 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the mid-sixties reveals the rapid post-war growth of Columbus and its northern suburbs along the river corridors. Researchers can trace the development of Upper Arlington, locate the Stadium at Ohio State University, and find historic burial grounds like Union Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1965 Map of Southwest Columbus, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Southwest Columbus, 1967 Print
    1965 Southwest Columbus
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southwest Columbus and Grove City are shown here during a period of rapid mid-century expansion along the Scioto River. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Greenlawn Cemetery, Beulah Park, and the Ohio State Penitentiary.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Canal Winchester, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Canal Winchester, 1967 Print
    1966 Canal Winchester
    1967 Print · USGS
    The mid-century landscape of Canal Winchester and Lithopolis is detailed here as the suburban expansion of Columbus began reaching these historic villages. Trace family roots at Union Grove Cem, follow the Chesapeake and Ohio rail line, or locate early schools like Township Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1966 Map of Commercial Point, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Commercial Point, 1968 Print
    1966 Commercial Point
    1968 Print · USGS
    Pickaway and Franklin counties in the mid-sixties show a landscape of traditional family farms beginning to meet modern institutional expansion. Genealogists can locate Seeds Cemetery and Beckett Cemetery or trace the early footprint of Matville and the Orient State Institute.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1966 Map of Marion, 1968 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1966 Map of New Albany, 1968 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1966 Map of Galloway, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Galloway, 1968 Print
    1966 Galloway
    1968 Print · USGS
    Western Franklin County was a landscape of transitioning farmsteads and new suburban tracts in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace old family cemetery plots like Clover Cem and Galloway Cem alongside vanished landmarks like Columbus Airpark.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1966 Map of Hilliard, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Hilliard, 1968 Print
    1966 Hilliard
    1968 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Franklin County comes to life as the railroad town of Hilliard begins to expand into its surrounding agricultural townships. Researchers can trace the layout of small vanished junctions and local landmarks like Mudsock, the County Fairground, and the St Johns Ch Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  17. 1967 Map of Columbus, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Columbus, 1969 Print
    1967 Columbus
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio during the late sixties serves as a vital corridor of rail and aviation, from the industrial streets of Springfield to the hangar lines of Lockbourne Air Force Base. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of towns like Circleville and London or locate rural landmarks such as St Paul church and the London Correctional Institution.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1967 Map of Powell, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Powell, 1970 Print
    1967 Powell
    1970 Print · USGS
    Delaware County is shown in the late 1960s as a region of growing suburban pockets and established rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Powell and Hyatts, or locate landmarks like Olentangy Caverns and Williamsville Cem.
    4 unique versions available

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