1995 Map of Northwest Columbus

About this map

The Scioto River and Olentangy River define the North Columbus corridor during a period of significant suburban expansion in Franklin County. This map highlights the complex division of land between the United States Military District and the Virginia Military District, with the river acting as the historical boundary line. The landscape is a dense mix of residential growth and institutional landmarks, including the extensive grounds of the Ohio State University Airport and the specialized campuses of the State School for the Deaf and the State School for the Blind. To the west, the Griggs Reservoir provides a wide blue break in the developing grid of Upper Arlington and Hilliard. Local history and genealogy interest is anchored by traditional sites like Union Cemetery, Kempton Cem, and several parochial schools such as St Agatha Sch and St Brendan Sch. The presence of the Ohio National Guard Armory and the Sawmill State Wildlife Education Area reflects the continued diverse use of space as the city edges northward toward Dublin and Worthington.