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1955 Map of South Lebanon

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of South Lebanon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Little Miami River snakes through the northern portion of this mid-century survey, creating a topographical divide between the upland plains and the river valley. The corridor is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Pennsylvania railroad, serving riverside settlements like South Lebanon and Morrow. A significant portion of the western landscape is occupied by the U S Military Reservation (Ordnance Plant) near Kings Mills, highlighting the industrial and strategic importance of this region during the era.

Away from the river, the landscape transitions into a network of agricultural communities and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the layout of townships like Deerfield and Hamilton, where local life centered around points like Township Sch, St Johns Ch, and numerous family burial grounds including Basinger Cem and Ertel Cem. The southern reach is marked by the Baltimore and Ohio line, which connected smaller hubs such as Cozaddale and Loveland to the broader regional economy.