1959 Map of Middletown

About this map

The Great Miami River and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad anchor the industrial and residential growth of Middletown as it appeared in the late 1950s. The dense urban grid of the city's south side, including neighborhoods like Oakland and Upper Arlington, contrasts with the agricultural expanses of Madison and German townships. Traces of earlier infrastructure and cultural landmarks are visible throughout, from the Hydraulic Canal to the Indian Mound south of Jacksonburg. Educational and civic life is well-documented through numerous named schools such as McKinley High Sch, Taft Sch, and Madison High Sch. In the outskirts, small settlements like Germantown and Miltonville maintain their distinct identities, while the Hook Field Municipal Airport marks the era's mid-century expansion. This survey effectively captures the transition from the river-and-rail economy to modern suburban development.