1914 Map of West Cincinnati

About this map

The Ohio River and Miami River define this industrial and residential landscape during a period of significant expansion. The dense urban grid of Cincinnati contrasts with the suburban and rural townships of Green and Colerain. Transportation infrastructure is highly developed, featuring a network of railroads such as the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton RR and the Ohio Electric Ry. Significant social institutions are prominent on the landscape, including the Good Shepherd Convent and the Ohio Military Institute. Along the riverbanks, smaller settlements like Addyston and Fernbank follow the rail lines, while Anderson Ferry provides a vital connection between Hamilton County and Kentucky. The inclusion of numerous numbered schools and the Boys Protectory reflects the social infrastructure of early twentieth-century Ohio.