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1904 Map of Springfield

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The industrial and transportation hub of Springfield dominates this early twentieth-century survey, revealing a landscape where turnpikes and rail lines converged along the Mad River. The city’s core is dense with rail infrastructure, including the Springfield and Urbana Electric Railway and the Cincinnati Line. Significant social institutions are clearly marked on the urban periphery, such as the Masonic Home, the I O O F Home, and the K P Home, alongside the expansive grounds of Ferncliff Cemetery.

Beyond the city, the landscape transitions into agricultural townships like German and Bethel, dotted with smaller settlements such as Enon and Yellow Springs. The latter sits near the sharp gorge of the Little Miami River, a stark contrast to the channelized drainage of Smith Ditch and Rubsam Ditch to the west. Traceable routes like the National Pike and Miami Pike provide a look at the primary arteries connecting these communities before the modern highway era.