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1955 Map of Oregonia

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Oregonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Little Miami River and its meandering tributaries, including Caesar Creek and Todd Fork, define the landscape of this mid-1950s survey. The valley serves as a corridor for the Pennsylvania Railroad, which passes through the community of Oregonia. This area is notable for its concentration of prehistoric and recreational sites, anchored by Fort Ancient State Park, which contains preserved burial mounds and a stone circle above the river bluffs.

Local history is well-represented through family-named landmarks and rural institutions such as Mathers Mills, Olive Branch Ch, and the Middletown School. The riverbanks are dotted with youth retreats, including Camp Kern and Camp Firefly, while the upland farm country is gridded by roads like Old 3-C Road and Harveysburg Road. These features collectively illustrate a period before major reservoir projects altered the local creek systems.