1955 Map of Northwest Columbus

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The Scioto River and OlentangY River define the north-south corridors of this mid-1950s landscape, showing the suburban expansion of Columbus into Upper Arlington and Worthington. The impoundment of Griggs Reservoir creates a prominent water feature on the western edge, flanked by Limestone Quarries and the Indian Village Camp. Institutional growth is evident throughout the quadrangle, notably the expansive grounds of Ohio State University including its University Golf Course and the Don Scott Field. A concentration of educational and social landmarks appears in the east, such as the State School for the Blind, State School for the Deaf, and the Methodist Childrens Home. The infrastructure of the era is anchored by the Pennsylvania, New York Central, and Chesapeake and Ohio railroads, while local family-named roads like Snouffer Road and Hard Road connect emerging residential developments with established centers like Dublin and Linworth.