1964 Map of Northeast Columbus

About this map

Westerville and its surrounding townships show a landscape in rapid transition during the mid-1960s as suburban residential development pushes north from Columbus. The expansion of Gahanna and the emergence of planned communities like Huber Ridge are visible alongside established institutions such as Otterbein College. Significant infrastructure projects define the era, most notably the construction of Interstate 270, which bisects the northern half of the sheet. To the east, the Hoover Reservoir and its associated dam provide a major hydrological anchor, while Port Columbus International Airport dominates the southeast corner. The map documents numerous local schools and cemeteries, such as Otterbein Cem and Riverside Cem, preserving the location of family landmarks and civic centers like Mifflinville before they were fully integrated into the metropolitan sprawl.