1966 Map of Canal Winchester

About this map

Canal Winchester serves as the focal point of this 1966 topographic survey, situated at the intersection of Fairfield and Franklin Counties during a period of transition toward suburban development. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Big Walnut Creek and the historical corridor of the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad. In the village of Lithopolis, the prominent The Wagnalls Memorial stands as a significant local landmark, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle include the protected lands of Slate Run Metropolitan Park. Smaller, older settlements like Greencastle and Marcy dot the rural areas, interspersed with local institutions such as Salem Ch and Township Sch. To the west, Groveport anchors the map near the Airway Beacon, illustrating the area's early aviation and transportation infrastructure. The terrain rises to the east at Chestnut Ridge, overlooking a network of family-named roads like Neiswander Road and Perrill Road.