1964 Map of Lockbourne

About this map

Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base dominates the central landscape of this central Ohio region, illustrating the mid-century expansion of military aviation infrastructure south of Columbus. The confluence of Big Walnut Creek, Alum Creek, and Blacklick Creek defines the local hydrology, with many small communities such as Lockbourne and Groveport positioned along these waterways and the adjacent rail lines. The transportation network is heavily influenced by the Norfolk and Western and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads, which facilitated the movement of goods through the Hamilton and Madison townships. Local civic life is evidenced by the presence of the Township High Sch, several rural houses of worship like St Vincents Ch, and the Scioto Valley Grange. This survey, updated with 1980s data, reveals the transition from agricultural land to residential developments like Hamilton Meadows.