1961 Map of Cincinnati West

About this map

Mt Airy Forest and the Mt Airy Center dominate the central greenbelt of this Hamilton County landscape, serving as a topographic anchor between the urban expansion of Cincinnati and its growing northern suburbs. The map captures the post-war residential boom through a dense network of private subdivisions, including Northbrook, Finneytown, and Groesbeck. The transportation corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio RR and New York Central RR follow the lowlands of Mill Creek, reflecting the historic industrial and rail-dependent growth of the region. Significant institutional landmarks are scattered throughout the residential blocks, from the St Anthony Monastery to specialized centers like St Josephs Orphanage and St George Hospital. The presence of numerous parochial institutions, such as St Xavier High Sch and McAuley High Sch, highlights the deep-rooted community structure of the era.