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2023 Map of Piqua West

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Piqua West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Great Miami River and its western tributaries define this region of western Ohio where the city of Piqua meets the rural agricultural landscape. Straddling the boundary of Shelby and Miami counties, the area is characterized by a high density of rural burial grounds such as Houston Cem, Saint Paul's Cem, and Union Church Cem, which serve the small outlying settlements of Houston, Mount Jefferson, and Polo. The influence of the river system is evident in the many managed waterways, including Sigmon Ditch and Apple Ditch, which support the local drainage network.

Two regional aviation facilities, Piqua Airport-Hartzell Field and Fry Airport, anchor the central and eastern portions of the map. While the north remains primarily agricultural, the southern extent shows the residential expansion of Piqua and Covington, including recreational spaces like Landin Park and Miami Memorial Park. This 2023 survey provides a clear view of the interface between long-standing family cemeteries and modern infrastructure, from the winding path of Loramie Creek to the established grid of Piqua's northern neighborhoods.