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1961 Map of Oxford

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Oxford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Miami University and Western College anchor the southern landscape of this Butler County survey, showing the expansion of these academic institutions alongside the grid of Oxford. To the north, the creation of Acton Lake and Hueston Woods State Park transformed the local topography, providing a significant recreational focus near the Preble County line. This 1961 field-checked map captures the region's rural character, where small settlements like Somerville and Darrtown are connected by a network of family-named routes such as Pogue Frazee Rd and Baker Road.

The winding course of Sevenmile Creek follows the Pennsylvania railroad corridor, passing through a landscape dotted with local landmarks like Camp Myron Kahn and Beechwood Cem. The presence of several Gravel Pits and the Rush Run Wildlife Area suggests a balance of resource extraction and conservation during the mid-century period. Notable topographic features, including the Devils Backbone, provide distinct landmarks for those studying the area's natural history.