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1955 Map of Oregonia

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Oregonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The ancient earthworks of Fort Ancient State Park anchor this mid-century survey of Warren County, showcasing the complex terrain where Shawnee Run and Randall Run meet the Little Miami River. This landscape reflects a deep history of human activity, from the prehistoric Burial Mounds and Stone Circle at the park to the 19th-century industrial footprint of Mathers Mills. The Pennsylvania Railroad tracks follow the river's winding course, serving small riverside communities like Oregonia while the higher ground is characterized by a network of rural routes such as Old C C C Road and Clarksville Road.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family history markers, including the Murray Farm Cem, Huffman Cem, and Brannock Cem. The map also captures the expansion of mid-century recreation along the river bluffs, evidenced by Camp Kern, Camp Firefly, and the Whip-Poor-Will Girl Scout Camp. Small country congregations at Olive Branch Ch and Silver Grove Ch further define the local settlement pattern during the 1950s.