Loading map...

1961 Map of Newport

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Newport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Ohio River snakes through this 1961 survey, serving as the vital corridor between Cincinnati, Ohio, and the northern Kentucky river cities. On the Kentucky side, dense residential patterns define Newport, Bellevue, and Dayton, while the higher ground to the south supports expansive sites like Evergreen Cemetery and the VA Hospital near Fort Thomas. Infrastructure of the era is prominent, from the Cincinnati Municipal Airport (Lunken Field) in the Little Miami River bottomlands to the Chesapeake And Ohio and Louisville And Nashville rail lines that follow the riverbanks.

Institutional presence is a hallmark of this landscape, notably the numerous Catholic institutions such as Our Lady of Cincinnati College, St Annes Convent, and St Josephs Orphanage. Recreational spaces like the Coney Island Amusement Park and Eden Park reflect the region's mid-century social life. The map captures the transition from established urban cores to suburban developments like Watch Farm Acres and Turpin Hills, providing a clear view of the Greater Cincinnati area before major interstate expansions altered the local topography.