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1961 Map of Pleasant Hill

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Pleasant Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The Stillwater River carves a winding path through Miami County, defining the landscape between the settlements of Covington and Ludlow Falls. This mid-century survey illustrates the rural character of southwestern Ohio, where fertile farmland is subdivided by a grid of named local routes like Sugar Grove Road and Fenner Road. The river corridor features dramatic geological formations such as Big Bend and Horseshoe Bend, providing a contrast to the surrounding agricultural plains.

Logistics and local life are anchored by the Pennsylvania Railroad in the north and small community landmarks like the Concord Township Sch and Old Union Cem. The inclusion of private infrastructure like the Adams Landing Strip and the Dayton Boys Club facility near the river suggests a mid-century period of local expansion and recreation. From the riverside Gaging Station to the scattered gravel pits, the map documents the essential water and land management of the era.