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1968 Map of Oregonia

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Oregonia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Little Miami River carves a deep path through Warren County, defining the corridor where the Penn Central railroad and the settlement of Oregonia are located. This landscape is famously anchored by the Fort Ancient State Memorial, where the earthworks and a dedicated museum overlook the river valley from the heights above Mathers Mills. The area's mid-century character is reflected in the numerous youth camps along the river bluffs, including Camp Kern, Camp Swoneky, and Camp Wy-Ca-Key.

Away from the river, the plateau is marked by a network of rural roads and small crossroads like Wellman. Historical burial sites such as Lukens Cem and Olive Branch Cem provide vital links for local genealogy, while features like the Hagemeyer Landing Strip and various radio towers point to the region's infrastructure during the 1960s and 1970s. The confluence of Caesar Creek and the Little Miami River remains a central geographic focal point in the northern portion of the quadrangle.