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1960 Map of College Corner

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of College Corner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The borderlands of Indiana and Ohio center on College Corner, a settlement uniquely divided by the State Line Principal Meridian. This 1960 survey, updated with mid-1970s revisions, illustrates the rural landscape before extensive modern development, highlighting the confluence of rail and road through the Baltimore and Ohio line. To the east, the recreational expanses of Hueston Woods State Park and Acton Lake dominate the terrain, while the western side is defined by agricultural lands and small hamlets like Cottage Grove and West College Corner.

Tracing the numerous watercourses such as Four Mile Creek and Indian Creek reveals a topography of modest elevation changes and winding stream beds. Local history is well-preserved through markers like the College Corner Cemetery, Keiffer Cem, and Hopewell Ch. The map also identifies the Miami University Airfield near Oxford and various military reservations, offering a clear record of institutional land use at the turn of the decade.