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1965 Map of Franklin

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

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Great Miami River carves a deep valley through this industrial and agricultural landscape, serving as the corridor for the Baltimore and Ohio, New York Central, and Pennsylvania railroads. This mid-century survey captures the expanding residential footprints of Franklin and Middletown as they grew along the riverbanks and rail lines. Notable for researchers is the massive Mound Laboratory (AEC) complex on the northern edge, a Cold War-era facility that stands in contrast to the ancient Indian Mound nearby.

Smaller settlements like Carlisle, Chautauqua, and Germantown dot the surrounding hills, connected by a network of rural roads and schools such as Schirm Sch and Rosedale Sch. The presence of several Gravel Pits and the Industrial Waste Pond reflects the heavy industrial character of the valley, while Wood Hill Cemetery and local churches like Tapscott Ch provide critical landmarks for genealogists tracing family roots in this corner of the Miami Valley.