1906 Map of Mason

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Union Village and Shaker Village anchor the rural landscape of Warren and Butler counties during this early twentieth-century survey. The region is defined by a dense network of early transportation, where the Miami River and Little Miami River are paralleled by competing rail interests. Lines like the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton RR and the Detroit Line cut through growing towns such as Mason and Trenton, while several electric lines, including the Cincinnati and Dayton Electric RR, suggest a rapidly connecting hinterland. The presence of numerous post offices, such as Amanda Excello P O and Lemon P O, highlights the importance of these small hubs for early mail delivery. Industry is notably represented by Kings Mills on the river, and the diverse names like Blueball and Le Sourdsville provide a clear view of local settlement patterns before modern suburban expansion.