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1955 Map of Harrison

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Harrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Harrison and West Harrison sit at a critical geographical junction where the Whitewater River meets the New York Central Railroad, straddling the border between Ohio and Indiana. This mid-1950s survey highlights the transition from concentrated village centers to the expansive Miami Whitewater Forest and surrounding farmland. The rail corridor is a primary feature of the valley, supporting local transit and industry near the Harrison Airport.

Rural life is documented through numerous small settlements and landmarks, including the isolated post at Alert and the Drewersburg Church. Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed identification of family and community burial grounds such as Snow Cem, Otwell Cem, and Woodlawn Cem. The landscape is etched by various waterways like the Dry Fork Whitewater River and Carolina Trace, showing a deeply interconnected network of creeks and runs that defined early land tracts.