1906 Map of Dayton

About this map

Dayton sits at the southern convergence of a massive river system where the Stillwater River and Mad River join the Miami River. This 1906 survey captures the Montgomery County region when it was a dense network of traction lines and steam railroads, featuring the Dayton and Troy Turnpike and the historic National Road cutting across the landscape. The map preserves several locations that would later undergo significant change, including the town of Osborn, which was famously relocated after the 1913 flood, and Fairfield, which later merged with its neighbor. Significant civil engineering is noted at Taylorsville Dam and Huffman Dam. Smaller settlements and stops such as Tippecanoe City, Ginghamsburg, and Phoneton are documented alongside specialized points like Browns Res PO, providing a detailed look at the rural and municipal organization of early 20th-century Ohio.