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1961 Map of West Alexandria

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of West Alexandria
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

West Alexandria serves as a primary hub for this portion of Preble County, showing the intersection of local industry and rural life. The landscape is defined by the drainage basins of Twin Creek and Seven Mile Creek, which carve through the townships of Lanier, Washington, and Gratis. Small crossroads and hamlets like Wheatville, Sampleville, and Enterprise are scattered throughout, often centered around family-named landmarks or agricultural infrastructure.

Transportation is dominated by the Penn Central rail line and a dense network of local routes such as Fisher Road and Halderman Road. Notable cultural sites include the St Johns Ch, Lanier Sch, and several community burial grounds like Fair View Cemetery. A unique mid-century touch is visible in the Drive-in Theater north of town, reflecting the leisure habits of the era amidst the surrounding farmstead plots.