1955 Map of West Milton

About this map

The Stillwater River carves a deep valley through the center of this Miami and Montgomery County landscape, its flow regulated by the Miami Conservancy District and the Stillwater River Reservoir. The town of West Milton sits prominently on the western bluffs, served by the Penn Central railroad which also passes through Ludlow Falls to the northwest. This 1950s survey captures a transition in rural life, showing established farming communities like Nashville and Frederick alongside the growing suburban edges of Englewood and Union. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including the Highland Church and its adjacent Highland Cemetery, as well as the Minnich Cemetery and Herr Cemetery. The map also details early industrial and utility features such as a Gravel Pit, a Fish Hatchery, and the West Branch Sub Station.