1999 Map of Middletown

Tracing the geography reveals several geologic and structural landmarks, including Crystal Caverns and Panther Cave along the river bluffs. Local history is preserved in the numerous country sanctuaries and family burial grounds scattered throughout the ridges, such as Hites Chapel, Lebanon Church, and the Quaker Cem. The presence of Nieswanders Fort (Ruins) suggests the older frontier layer of the valley, while Monroe College and the Gaging Sta reflect the modern infrastructure of the late twentieth century.