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1961 Map of Piqua West

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Piqua West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Miami River and its major tributaries, Loramie Creek and the Stillwater River, dominate this West Ohio landscape, recorded at a time when traditional agriculture met modern infrastructure. Near the city of Piqua, the Miami Conservancy District and its Lockington Reserve manage the waters, while the Penn Central railroad cuts through the terrain. The map captures the western growth of Piqua and the smaller settlements of Covington, Houston, and Mount Jefferson.

Genealogists will find a wealth of data in the numerous rural burial grounds, including Miami Memorial Cemetery, Highland Cemetery, and Priest Cem. Local industry and leisure are reflected in the Piqua Airport, several Sand and Gravel Pits, and Echo Hill Golf Course. The presence of institutions like St Teresas Ch, Union Ch, and schools such as Wilder Jr H S reveals the social hubs of these established Miami County communities in the early 1960s.