1986 Map of Piqua

About this map

The Great Miami River and its major tributaries, including the Stillwater River and Loramie Creek, anchor the drainage of this western Ohio and eastern Indiana borderland. In the mid-1980s, the region was defined by its robust network of river-valley settlements such as Piqua, Sidney, and Troy, linked by the prominent corridor of Interstate 75. Beyond these industrial and municipal centers, the landscape transitions into a grid of rural townships where smaller communities like Versailles, Bradford, and Covington serve as local hubs. Large-scale water management is evident through the presence of the Loramie Reservoir, Grand Lake-St Marys, and Englewood Reservoir. For those researching family history, the map identifies specific burial grounds including Miami Memorial Park Cem and the Catholic Cem. Conservation areas such as the Darke State Wildlife Area and Mercer Waterfowl Management Area illustrate the 20th-century preservation of natural habitats amidst the intensive agricultural use of the surrounding plains.