Old Maps of Franklin Township, Ohio for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Franklin Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Franklin Township, OH maps

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  1. 1923 Map of West Columbus, 1955 Print
    1923 Map of West Columbus, 1955 Print
    1923 West Columbus
    1955 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the early twenties shows the growing western edge of Columbus and its surrounding rural townships. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the National Road and find landmarks like Camp Chase, Urbancrest, and Pisgah School.

  2. 1925 Map of West Columbus, 1946 Print
    1925 Map of West Columbus, 1946 Print
    1925 West Columbus
    1946 Print · USGS
    Franklin and Pickaway counties are shown here in the mid-twenties, when the growing state capital met a landscape of electric railways and rural schoolhouses. Researchers can trace the National Road and locate sites like the Pisgah School, Mt Calvary Cemetery, and the State Hospital.

  3. 1947 Map of Columbus, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Columbus, 1948 Print
    1947 Columbus
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio in the late 1940s is captured in this survey, showing the post-war transition of its rail hubs and military airfield expansions. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Ohio Canal, the Pennsylvania RR lines, and the Camp Sherman Military Reservation.

  4. 1955 Map of Southwest Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Southwest Columbus, 1956 Print
    1955 Southwest Columbus
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Franklin County is captured here during a period of significant urban growth and industrial activity. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhoods like Grove City and Urbancrest, or locate family landmarks at Greenlawn Cemetery and Salem Ch.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1986 Map of Springfield
    1986 Map of Springfield
    1986 Springfield
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central Ohio in the mid-1980s shows the bustling rail-and-road network connecting Springfield and Xenia to the western outskirts of Columbus. Researchers can trace old family sites and transit routes through Glen Haven Mem Cem, Madison Lake State Park, and the CONRAIL line.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2023 Map of Southwest Columbus, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Southwest Columbus, 2023 Print
    2023 Southwest Columbus
    2023 Print · USGS
    Modern Columbus and its western suburbs come into focus in this recent survey. Genealogists and historians can locate burial sites at Green Lawn Cem or the solemn Camp Chase Confederate Cem near Briggsdale.

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