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1955 Map of Burlington

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Burlington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the dominant artery of this 1955 survey, separating Cincinnati and its riverside neighborhoods like Sayler Park and Delhi from the rural landscapes of Boone County. The northern bank is characterized by intensive development and vital transportation links, including the Baltimore and Ohio and New York Central railroads. A key river landmark is Lock and Dam No 37, while the Anderson Ferry provides a rare cross-river connection near Constance.

South of the river, the Kentucky hills remain largely agricultural, dotted with family-named cemeteries such as Aylor Cem and Wesner Cem. The transition from rural to modern is evident at the Greater Cincinnati Airport, which occupies a large plateau above Elijahs Creek. Educational and religious institutions, such as the College of Mt St Joseph and Hebron Consolidated Sch, highlight the community centers of the era before the suburban expansion reached Florence.