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1965 Map of Dayton North

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Dayton North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The confluence of the Miami River, Mad River, and Stillwater River defines the urban core of Dayton, which serves as the anchor for this mid-century topographic record. The map details the northward expansion of the city into Harrison and Wayne townships, where the burgeoning suburbs of Huber Heights and Murlin Heights were taking shape. The landscape is a mix of industrial infrastructure, including extensive Gravel Pits along the riverbanks, and civic institutions like Sinclair College and the Dayton Art Institute.

Major flood control measures by the Miami Conservancy District are evident, particularly the Taylorsville Reserve and its dam structure. Transportation networks are in a state of modernization, with the newly established Interstate 75 corridor slicing through the city center, while traditional rail lines like the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad continue to serve the river-valley industry. The presence of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on the eastern edge further underscores the region's importance to national defense during this era.