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1965 Map of Southwest Columbus

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Southwest Columbus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Scioto River and OlentangY River converge in this mid-century view of the Ohio capital's southwest quadrant, illustrating a landscape of institutional campuses and expanding suburban networks. Large-scale public works and research facilities like the Battelle Memorial Institute and the Filtration Plant sit alongside significant historical markers such as Greenlawn Cemetery and the Camp Chase Cem, a site of Civil War heritage.

Suburban growth is evident in the transition from established neighborhoods like Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington to the burgeoning residential developments around Grove City and Urbancrest. Infrastructure of the era is prominently displayed through the Penn Central and Norfolk and Western Ry lines, which supported the region's industrial base. Local community life is anchored by numerous parochial schools, including St Mary Magdalene Sch and Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sch, and landmarks like Cooper Stadium.