1954 Map of Hooven

About this map

The Whitewater River and Miami River converge in this mid-century survey of the tri-state border region, where Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky meet. The landscape is defined by its transit corridors, specifically the New York Central Railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which intersect at rail hubs like Valley Junction and Lawrenceburg Junction. Near the town of Hooven, industrial development is evidenced by a prominent Gas Refinery and Radio Tower, contrasting with the preserved lands of Whitewater Forest and Harrison State Park. Genealogists will find several burial sites recorded, including Harrison Cem, Sugar Ridge Cem, and Maple Grove Cem. The topography transitions from the high ground of Harrison Hill and Georgetown Ridge down to the fertile North Bend Bottom along the Ohio River.