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1955 Map of West Milton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of West Milton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Stillwater River carves a deep path through western Ohio in this mid-1950s survey, anchoring a landscape shaped by water management and transit. The southern portion is dominated by the Englewood Reservoir and the Miami Conservancy District (Englewood Reserve), showing the extensive infrastructure designed to protect the Miami Valley from flooding. This focus on water control is mirrored by the presence of a Spillway and multiple instances of a Fish Hatchery along the riverbanks near West Milton.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from rural congregations like West Union Ch and Brush Creek Ch to numerous burial grounds including West Branch Cem and Warner Cem. The New York Central railroad cuts through the northern townships, connecting settlements like Ludlow Falls and Kessler to the wider region. The map captures a moment when traditional agrarian patterns, evidenced by family-named roads like Rinehart Road and Baker Road, intersected with modern utility, including the Radio Range Sta in Butler Township.