1955 Map of Northwest Columbus, 1963 Print
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1955 Map of Northwest Columbus

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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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.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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