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1954 Map of Hooven

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hooven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Great Miami River and Whitewater River converge near the Ohio River in this mid-century survey of the tri-state border region. Industrial infrastructure is prominent on the eastern bank, centered around Hooven where a large Gas Refinery and numerous gravel pits define the local economy. The landscape is a complex network of transportation and river-driven commerce, anchored by Valley Junction and the heavy rail lines of the New York Central Road and Baltimore and Ohio.

Genealogical interest is found in family-named landmarks and upland settlements like Bright and North Bend. Local history is preserved in several burial grounds, including Sugar Ridge Cem and Miller Cem, while public spaces such as Whitewater Forest and Harrison State Park illustrate the early development of regional recreation. The topographical detail also captures the intricate drainage of Jameson Creek and Turkey Creek as they cut through the ridges of Jackson Hill.