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1914 Map of East Cincinnati

Name: 1914 Topographic Map of East Cincinnati
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

The Ohio River and the Little Miami River dictate the development of this region just before the first World War, where the industrial expansion of Cincinnati meets rural townships like Anderson and Sycamore. This era is defined by an intricate web of transportation, featuring numerous lines such as the Norfolk and Western and the Interurban Electric railroads. The map highlights the transition from urban centers like Madisonville and Saint Bernard to the suburban and rural landscapes where the Coney Island Resort and the Cincinnati Waterworks sit along the riverbanks.

Local history is preserved through the placement of social institutions including the St Aloysius Weisenhaus, the St Clare Convent, and the City Infirmary. Educational footprints are visible through a numbered school system, such as School No 5 and School No 11, alongside named institutions like Concord School. The survey captures the topography of Johns Hill and the winding paths of smaller waterways like Duck Creek and Clough Creek, documenting a landscape of early 20th-century progress and established community structures.