1953 Map of New Richmond

About this map

The Ohio River serves as the dominant artery of this mid-century landscape, separating the riverfront commerce of New Richmond in Ohio from the hills of Campbell County, Kentucky. The river corridor is defined by active infrastructure, notably the Lock and Dam 35 and the riverside Chesapeake and Ohio railroad line. While New Richmond shows a concentrated grid of streets and riverfront activity, the Kentucky side is characterized by dispersed rural settlements such as Persimmon Grove, Gubser Mill, and Flagg Spring. The map documents a network of community hubs anchored by rural institutions like the Sta Peter & Paul Sch and Twelvemile Ch. These small hamlets are connected by winding roads following the drainage of Twelvemile Creek and Tenmile Creek, illustrating a traditional settlement pattern before suburban expansion altered the local geography.