1965 Map of Miamisburg

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The Great Miami River valley south of Dayton is defined by a dense mix of industrial activity and historical landmarks during the mid-1960s. Miamisburg and West Carrollton anchor the eastern bank, connected by the Baltimore and Ohio and Penn Central railroads. A significant footprint is occupied by the Mound Laboratory and the adjacent Miamisburg Mound State Memorial, reflecting the region's intersection of ancient history and Cold War era scientific advancement. To the north, the Veterans Administration Center and the Dayton Correction Farm sit near growing residential developments like Drexel and Ridgewood Heights. West of the river, the landscape of Jefferson and German townships remains largely agricultural, punctuated by local landmarks like Ellerton and the West Memory Gardens Cem. Small crossroads settlements like Liberty and Frytown appear alongside rural institutions such as the Salem Churches and Township Schools.