1964 Map of Northeast Columbus

About this map

Westerville and the surrounding northeast suburbs of Columbus are shown here during a period of rapid mid-century expansion. The landscape is defined by the corridors of Alum Creek and Big Walnut Creek, with the eastern edge bounded by the Hoover Reservoir. Historic institutions like Otterbein College and its associated Otterbein Cem anchor the north, while the southern portion of the sheet transitions into the industrial and transportation hub near Port Columbus International Airport. The map captures the suburbanization of smaller settlements such as Mifflinville, Parks Mills, and Huber Ridge. Notable green spaces, including Sharon Woods Metropolitan Park and Blendon Woods Metropolitan Park, provide a counterpoint to the growing network of residential streets and the sprawling Columbus Corporation Boundary. Local genealogical interest is found in the many neighborhood schools like McKinley High Sch and several parish schools including St Mathias Sch.