1948 Map of Madison West

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The Ohio River dominates this 1938 topography, winding past the collegiate grounds of Hanover College and the industrial edges of Madison. The landscape is defined by the dramatic drop-offs of the river bluffs, where numerous waterfalls such as Deadman Falls, Butler Falls, and Chain Mill Falls mark the rugged descent to the water. The Pennsylvania railroad line skirts the northern bank, serving the valley's transit needs before the modern era of highway expansion.