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1966 Map of Springfield

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Springfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Springfield serves as a major industrial and transit hub in the mid-1960s, defined by the convergence of the Erie-Lackawanna, Penn Central, and Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroads. The urban landscape is densely packed with educational and civic institutions, including the campus of Wittenberg University and numerous schools like Roosevelt Jr High Sch and Schaefer Jr High Sch. The presence of the Fairgrounds and Municipal Stadium adjacent to the downtown core reflects the city's role as a regional center for Clark County.

Away from the city center, the terrain is shaped by the Mad River and Buck Creek, where legacy landmarks such as Snyders Mill and the expansive Ferncliff Cemetery remain prominent. Suburban growth is visible in outlying areas like Northridge and Park Ridge Acres, while older rural nodes like Lawrenceville and Eagle City maintain their distinct identities amidst the expanding industrial and residential footprints. This survey captures a moment of significant mid-century transition for this Ohio manufacturing city.