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1986 Map of Cincinnati

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Cincinnati
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the central artery for this tri-state region, anchoring the dense urban centers of Cincinnati, Covington, and Newport. This mid-1980s compilation shows the massive suburban expansion across Hamilton Co, Butler Co, and into northern Kentucky. Significant transportation infrastructure is visible, from the sweeping arc of I-275 to major rail corridors like the B&O RR and L&N RR.

Genealogists and local historians can locate established landmarks such as Spring Grove Cem and Vine Street Hill Cem, alongside academic hubs like Miami University and the University of Cincinnati. Beyond the city core, the map detail extends to peripheral installations such as the U.S. Reservation (Voice of America) and large-scale water features like East Fork Lake and Brookville Lake, illustrating the balance between industrial development and regional park systems like Hueston Woods State Park.