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1951 Map of Franklin

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Miami River corridor defines the industrial and social character of this 1951 survey, where the New York Central and Baltimore and Ohio railroads converge near the municipal hubs of Franklin and Middletown. To the north, the riverside community of Chautauqua sits across from a prominent power plant, while local transport is facilitated by a network of rural routes including Swartzel Road and Pennyroyal Road.

Genealogical and local history is anchored by sites like Swartzel Cem and Wood Hill Cem, alongside country congregations at Stettler Ch and Tapscott Ch. The landscape reveals layers of human occupation from the ancient Indian Mound east of the river to modern developments like the Forest Hills Country Club and Wildwood Golf Course. Waterways like Twin Creek and Clear Creek weave through the terrain, supporting recreation sites such as Camp Hook and the growing northern edge of North Middletown.