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1960 Map of New Paris

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of New Paris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The Indiana-Ohio state line bisects this 1960 landscape, where the eastern industrial expansion of Richmond meets the agricultural townships of Jefferson and Jackson. The Pennsylvania Railroad and the historic National Road serve as primary corridors, anchoring the village of New Paris and smaller settlements like New Westville. The infrastructure of the era is evident in the development of the Middle Fork Reservoir and its associated spillway, alongside local industry represented by numerous gravel pits and a quarry.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Smyrna Ch, Township Sch, and several burial grounds such as Spring Lawn Cemetery and Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. Significant water features like the Whitewater River and the scenic Elkhorn Falls define the drainage of the region, while the Richmond Municipal Airport and a Drive-in Theater reflect the mid-century suburbanization of the borderlands.