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1961 Map of Covington

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Covington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Ohio River valley and its surrounding hillsides define this landscape at the intersection of Northern Kentucky and Southern Ohio during a period of significant suburban expansion. Urban density in Cincinnati and Covington gives way to growing hilltop communities such as Price Hill, Lookout Heights, and Lakeside Park. The map documents the intricate transportation networks of the era, including the Baltimore and Ohio and Southern railroads alongside the emerging interstate highway system.

Insights into mid-century social and educational life are visible through the numerous parochial schools and institutions, such as Villa Madonna Academy and Northern Center Univ of Ky. The presence of major medical facilities like Dunham Hospital and extensive cemeteries including St Josephs Cemetery and Highland Cem provide valuable markers for genealogists. The topography also highlights the transition from riverfront industry to recreational spaces like Devou Park and the Summit Hills Country Club.