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1986 Map of Bellefontaine

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Bellefontaine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Scioto River and Olentangy River valleys define the eastern reach of this West Central Ohio landscape, where the growing suburbs of Columbus and Upper Arlington meet established agricultural centers. The map documents a diverse mix of institutional and natural sites, from the State Reformatory For Women near Marysville to the unique ecology of the Cedar Bog State Nature Preserve south of Urbana. In the northwest, Indian Lake serves as a major recreational hub anchored by Russells Point and Lakeview.

Transport and education are central to the region's character during the mid-1980s, evidenced by the Conrail lines threading through Bellefontaine and the presence of the Ohio State Univ Airfield. The map captures a transition as historic villages like West Liberty, North Lewisburg, and Mechanicsburg maintain their distinct identities while the metropolitan influence of the state capital pushes northward. Numerous regional transit hubs, including Grimes Field (Municipal Airport) and Union County Airport, illustrate the area's integration into broader aviation networks.