1959 Map of Middletown

About this map

The Great Miami River valley defines the character of this mid-century landscape, serving as the industrial and transportation corridor for Middletown. The 1959 survey records the city's growth into established neighborhoods like Oakland and South Highlands, while the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the Hook Field Municipal Airport anchor the region's connectivity. Outside the urban core, the terrain transitions into the agricultural reaches of German and Madison townships, where several landmark churches like Pleasant Ridge Ch and Elk Creek Ch serve rural communities. Local history is physically marked on the land by the Indian Mound near Thomas Road, suggesting much earlier inhabitants of the river valley. The map also details the extensive grounds of Woodside Cemetery and various civic spaces including Harlan Park and Madison High Sch.