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1955 Map of West Milton

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of West Milton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Stillwater River carves a deep valley through this portion of Miami and Montgomery Counties, anchoring a landscape shaped by both natural drainage and mid-century water management. At the southern end of the sheet, the Englewood Reservoir and the Miami Conservancy District (Englewood Reserve) dominate the terrain, reflecting the region's historical commitment to flood control. The river valley is a corridor of activity, featuring several Fish Hatchery sites and the prominent Church of The Transfiguration.

Settlement patterns follow the high ground and rail lines, with West Milton and Union serving as primary hubs. To the northwest, the Penn Central railroad passes through the village of Ludlow Falls near where Ludlow Creek joins the main river. Genealogists will find a wealth of named burial grounds scattered across the rural townships, including the Honeyman Cem, Furnas Cem, and the Curtis Union Cem near Brush Creek Ch.