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1965 Map of Northwest Columbus

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Northwest Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Scioto River and Olentangy River corridors anchor this detailed look at suburban expansion north of Columbus during the mid-1960s. The landscape reflects a transition from institutional and agricultural holdings to dense residential neighborhoods, featuring prominent landmarks like the State School for the Deaf and the State School for the Blind. Large-scale infrastructure and educational sites dominate the terrain, including the Ohio State University Airfield and the sprawling Ohio State University campus near the Stadium.

Transport networks are heavily represented by the Chesapeake and Ohio RR and the emerging freeway system, while the Griggs Reservoir behind the Julian Griggs Dam defines the western edge of Upper Arlington. Community life is etched into the map through numerous local institutions such as Josephinum College, Bishop Watterson High Sch, and Union Cemetery. The map also captures specialized sites like the RR Museum in Worthington and various Quarries along the Scioto, illustrating the region's industrial and cultural diversity.