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1950s Maps of Defiance County, Ohio

Explore 8 historic maps of Defiance County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Defiance County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Defiance County, OH maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Fort Wayne
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northeast Indiana and its neighboring borderlands in Michigan and Ohio appear here during a peak era of rail and road expansion. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Nickel Plate Road and Wabash or locate lakeside landmarks like Lake Wawasee and Clear Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Fort Wayne
    1956 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio are captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the growing industrial hub of Fort Wayne. Researchers can trace the heavy rail lines of the New York Central and Pennsylvania alongside prominent water features like Lake Wawasee and the Maumee River.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Hicksville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Hicksville, 1959 Print
    1958 Hicksville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Ohio borderlands at the end of the 1950s showcase a landscape of river-bend settlements and cross-state rail traffic. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Wartenbe Cem and Evergreen Cem, or locate mid-century landmarks like the County Fairgrounds and Coburn Corners Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Butler East, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Butler East, 1960 Print
    1958 Butler East
    1960 Print · USGS
    DeKalb County and the Ohio borderlands are shown here in the late fifties, where the Principal Meridian separates two states. Researchers can locate community anchors like Stafford Center, Big Run Ch, and the old Jerusalem Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1959 Map of Defiance East, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Defiance East, 1961 Print
    1959 Defiance East
    1961 Print · USGS
    Defiance at the close of the fifties stands at the strategic meeting of the Maumee and Auglaize rivers. Researchers can trace the path of the Miami and Erie Canal and locate local landmarks like Defiance College, St Michaels Ch, and the Drive-in Theater.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Ridgeville Corners, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Ridgeville Corners, 1961 Print
    1959 Ridgeville Corners
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape shaped by township grids and converging county lines. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Ridgeville Corners, Bethlehem Ch, and the Domersville Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Florida, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Florida, 1961 Print
    1959 Florida
    1961 Print · USGS
    Henry County farmland meets the river in the late 1950s as the regional rail network and old canal paths still define the landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Bethlehem Ch, Okolona, and the Miami and Erie Canal.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Napoleon West, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Napoleon West, 1961 Print
    1959 Napoleon West
    1961 Print · USGS
    Henry County is captured in a moment of post-war growth when rural townships and the riverside city of NAPOLEON were connected by rail and river. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Bremer Cem and trace old routes such as the Ironton and Toledo Detroit.
    2 unique versions available
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