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1907 Map of Blanchester

Name: 1907 Topographic Map of Blanchester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

Wilmington serves as the focal point of this Clinton County landscape, where the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern RR intersects several historic pikes, including the Sabina Pike and Columbus Pike. The map reveals a highly developed rural social structure at the turn of the century, marked by institutions such as the County Infirmary and the Childrens Home north of the city. To the south, Blanchester and Midland anchor a network of smaller agrarian settlements like Cuba and Martinsville.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of local landmarks, including Jonahs Run Church, Dutch School, and the oddly named Deserted Camp in the northeastern corner. The drainage pattern is defined by the Todd Fork and Cowan Creek, which carve through the townships of Union, Washington, and Marion. This survey captures the region just before the rise of modern highways, showcasing a world connected by rail lines like the Milford Electric RR and a dense web of local pikes.