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1966 Map of Galloway

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Galloway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Galloway and the surrounding townships of Prairie and Pleasant show a landscape in transition during the mid-1960s as the Columbus metropolitan area expanded westward. The map reveals a mix of rural infrastructure and emerging suburban density, particularly around the incorporated areas of New Rome and the residential clusters near Prairie-Norton Sch. Large agricultural holdings and family landmarks like Gundy Cem and Ebenezer Cem sit adjacent to modern developments, including the Columbus Airpark and the private Darby Dan Landing Strip near the meandering Darby Creek.

Transportation networks define the era, with the Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads cutting through the countryside. The presence of the Southwest Columbus Airport and a heavy concentration of public institutions like the Medical Center and Stiles Sch indicate the shift from a purely agrarian economy to a service-oriented suburban corridor. The rugged breaks along Little Darby Creek contrast with the grid of county roads such as Alkire Road and National Road.