1966 Map of Galloway

About this map

Little Darby Creek and Big Darby Creek converge in the southwest corner of this map, forming the natural centerpiece of the Battelle Darby Creek Metropolitan Park. This mid-century survey, revised with 1990s aerial photography, documents the post-war suburban expansion of Columbus as it moves westward into Prairie and Pleasant townships. The landscape is a mix of traditional agriculture, small settlements like Galloway and Georgesville, and specialized aviation infrastructure including Bolton Field Airport and the private Darby Dan Airstrip. Numerous local landmarks, such as Camp Ken-Jockety and the Oakhurst Country Club, sit alongside essential community hubs like Ebenezer Church and several rural burial grounds including Sunset Cemetery and Postle Cemetery. The historic National Road and the Conrail rail line bisect the quadrangle, serving as primary east-west corridors for the region's development.