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1952 Map of Monroe

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Monroe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Raisin River winds through the heart of this industrial and agricultural landscape, anchoring the city of Monroe as it stood in the early 1950s. This period captures the city's significant role as a transportation hub, where the New York Central Railroad and Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad converge near the shoreline. Dense residential developments like Patterson Gardens and South Monroe sit adjacent to large institutional landmarks, including St Marys Academy and the Monroe County Cem.

Beyond the urban center, the landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems such as Plum Creek and Mason Run, supporting the outlying townships of Frenchtown and Raisinville. The map documents a transition in local infrastructure, featuring the Custer Airport and its Airway Beacon, alongside traditional community fixtures like the Fairground and numerous rural schools such as Reinhardt Sch and Papermill Sch.