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1965 Map of Fairborn

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Fairborn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base dominates the landscape of this 1965 survey, showcasing the sprawling military infrastructure east of Dayton. The map documents a period of intense suburban and institutional growth, including the early footprint of Wright State University and the expansion of residential developments like Huber Heights and Page Manor. Historical transit corridors are clearly marked, with the Erie Lackawanna and New York Central railroads threading through the valley of the Mad River.

Cultural and commemorative landmarks are prominent, from the Air Force Museum to the Wright Brothers Memorial overlooking the Huffman Reserve. Local history is preserved in the placement of small communities like Sulphur Grove and New Germany, alongside numerous neighborhood anchors such as Aley Ch and St Peters Ch. This record captures the transition of Greene and Montgomery counties into a modern aerospace and educational hub.