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1954 Map of Shawnee Hills

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Shawnee Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

O'Shaughnessy Reservoir dominates the eastern edge of this mid-1950s survey, marking a significant era of water management on the Scioto River north of Columbus. The presence of the O'Shaughnessy Dam and its adjacent Gaging Sta highlights the engineered landscape of Central Ohio during this period. West of the river, the terrain transitions into a grid of rural agricultural lands and small crossroads settlements such as Watkins, Jerome, and New California.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of community landmarks, including the Girls Industrial Sch near Rathbone and numerous country burial grounds like the Oller Cem and Beuic Cem. Small rural institutions, such as the Scioto Valley Ch and Ryan Sch, provide evidence of the social infrastructure supporting these farming townships. Resource extraction is also noted at the Stone Quarry along the river banks, reflecting local industry alongside the newer residential development seen at Shawnee Hills.