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1966 Map of Springfield

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The industrial and educational core of Springfield is captured here during a period of mid-century expansion. The urban landscape is defined by the heavy rail presence of the Pennsylvania RR, Erie-Lackawanna, and New York Central, which converge near the central business district. Civic and institutional life is anchored by Wittenberg University and the extensive grounds of the Masonic Home on the city's western edge.

Beyond the city limits, the map documents a transition from established rural settlements like Lawrenceville and Eagle City to newer residential developments such as Park Ridge Acres and Sunnyland. Along the Mad River and Buck Creek, the landscape is marked by industrial operations including several Quarries and a Gravel Pit. Significant local landmarks including Ferncliff Cemetery, Evans Stadium, and the Mercycrest Hospital provide essential touchstones for Clark County genealogical research.