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1961 Map of Fort Loramie

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Fort Loramie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Lake Loramie and its numerous islands, such as Blackberry Island and Crawford Island, dominate the northern portion of this West-Central Ohio survey. The landscape reflects a complex layering of 19th-century infrastructure and early 20th-century recreation, where the Miami Canal No 1 and the New York Central railroad corridors intersect the historic boundary of the Treaty Line Road. This survey documents a critical point in Ohio's land division, noting the transition between the First Principal Meridian to the north and the Great Miami River Base to the south.

Rural life in Cynthian and Loramie townships is anchored by community landmarks like St Michaels New Cem and St Peter and Paul Ch. Small settlements such as Newport, Oran, and Dawson are mapped alongside active resource extraction sites, including numerous oil wells and gravel pits. The map also captures local leisure destinations like Lake Loramie State Park and Camp Evergreen, providing a snapshot of Shelby County before later regional developments.