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1965 Map of Hamilton

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hamilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Great Miami River bisects the landscape of this industrial and residential hub, anchoring a valley defined by significant mid-century expansion. The urban core of Hamilton is dense with civic and social history, featuring the Courthouse, City Hall, and the Fort Hamilton Monument. Development patterns are evident in the sprawling residential districts like City View Heights and New Miami, where the 1980s updates in purple highlight the growth of suburbs and industrial sites near the Baltimore and Ohio RR.

Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of farms and watercourses like Four Mile Creek and Sevenmile Creek. Genealogists will find a wealth of detail in the numerous educational and religious sites, from Hickory Flat Ch to parochial schools like St Stephens Sch. The map also preserves the route of the historic Erie Canal alongside modern rail corridors, illustrating the region's long history as a transportation artery.