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1967 Map of Powell

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Powell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Olentangy River carves a deep central valley through this Delaware County landscape, serving as the primary geographic anchor for established settlements like Powell and Lewis Center. During this era of the late 1960s, the region maintains a distinct rail-oriented character, with the Chesapeake and Ohio, Norfolk and Western, and Penn Central lines all traversing the terrain. These rail corridors link smaller hamlets and rural hubs such as Hyatts, Orange, and Gregory.

Local landmarks reveal a mix of early community life and mid-century recreation. While historical genealogy is preserved at Cole Cem and the Williamsville Cem, the western edge of the map highlights the development of the Scioto River valley with the O'Shaughnessy Dam and the Columbus Zoo. Educational and social centers like Olentangy High Sch and the Olentangy Caverns further define the cultural footprint of the area before modern suburban expansion reshaped the corridor between Columbus and Delaware.