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1965 Map of Monroe

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Monroe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The industrial and agricultural interface of Butler and Warren Counties is captured here during a period of significant regional growth. The landscape is anchored by the sprawling Lebanon Correctional Institution and the nearby Lebanon Airport, illustrating the development of state infrastructure in the mid-20th century. Suburban expansion is evident in the burgeoning street grids of Monroe and Mayfield, while the industrial presence of Middletown extends into the northwest corner of the sheet with large utility structures like the substation on Oxford State Road.

Family history is preserved through numerous small burial grounds and rural hubs, including the Otterbein-Shaker Cem and the Warwick-Rhodes Cem. The transportation network is a mix of traditional rail lines like the Penn Central and newer interstate corridors. Local recreation and land use are well-defined by Armco Park, several gravel pits, and the golf course near Otterbein, reflecting the evolving character of these Ohio townships as they moved away from purely agrarian roots.