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1965 Map of Monroe

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Monroe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lebanon Correctional Institution and the expansive grounds of Otterbein anchor the central landscape of this mid-1960s Butler and Warren County survey. The area demonstrates a transition from established agricultural townships like Turtle Creek and Lemon to increasing institutional and industrial development, particularly near Middletown and Monroe. The corridor is well-served by transportation networks, including the Penn Central and Pennsylvania railroads, which facilitated growth for settlements such as Hageman and Beedles Station.

Local history is preserved in numerous burial sites and civic landmarks, from the Mt Pleasant Cem and Mound Cemetery to the Lemon-Monroe High Sch. Waterways like Dicks Creek and Shaker Creek meander through the terrain, while newer recreational features like the Drive-in Theater and Armco Park reflect the era's changing social landscape. The map also captures specialized facilities including the Otterbein Hospital and the Lebanon Airport.