1955 Map of Harrison

About this map

The Whitewater River and its multiple forks define the borderlands of Ohio and Indiana, carving a complex landscape where Hamilton and Butler counties meet Dearborn and Franklin. The town of Harrison serves as a central hub, split by the state line from West Harrison, with the Penn Central railroad following the river valley. The 1970 revisions shown in purple highlight the post-war expansion of residential areas around the traditional core and near Harrison Airport. Outside the urban center, the map reveals a rural network of small communities like Okeana, Drewersburg, and Alert. Notable local landmarks for genealogists include the Drewersburg Ch and several burial grounds such as Ottwell Cem and Fairview Cem. The terrain transitions from the river bottoms to elevated points like Snow Hill and Liebrook Hill, with the burgeoning Miami Whitewater Forest preserved to the southeast.