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1953 Map of Batavia

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Batavia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The East Fork Little Miami River carves a deep valley through the center of this mid-century survey, anchoring the village of Batavia. The landscape reflects a mix of traditional rural infrastructure and emerging post-war leisure, evidenced by the presence of a Covered Bridge alongside a modern Drive-in Theater near Mt Holly. The Norfolk and Western railroad corridor dictates the settlement patterns north of the river, connecting Owensville and Willowville.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial grounds, including Stonelick Cem, Union Cem, and Lucy Run Cem. The area’s civic life is marked by landmarks such as the County Home, the Fish Hatchery, and educational centers like St Bernadette Sch near Amelia. The terrain is defined by distinctive local names like Possum Hollow and Backbone Creek, which flow through the agricultural lands of Union, Batavia, and Stonelick townships.