1953 Map of Bethel

About this map

Bethel serves as the central hub of this survey, surrounded by the agricultural landscape of Tate and Clark townships. The map documents the village core, including Burke Park and the Bethel Cemetery, alongside the small residential stretch of Good and Better Lakes to the north. Moving away from the village center, the terrain is defined by the winding paths of Cloverlick Creek and Bullskin Creek, which shaped the early settlement patterns of this Clermont and Brown County borderland. Rural life in the early 1950s is evidenced by numerous country churches and landmarks, such as the Bethlehem Tabernacle and the Bethel Airport. The map also captures the smaller, unincorporated hamlets of Wiggonsville, Maple, and Feesburg, providing a clear look at the rural road network including Starling Road and Oak Corner Road before the further expansion of the greater Cincinnati area.