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1950s Maps of Ottawa County, Ohio

Explore 16 historic maps of Ottawa 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 Ottawa County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Ottawa County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Ottawa County, OH maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Genoa, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Genoa, 1953 Print
    1952 Genoa
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio at the start of the fifties shows a landscape of busy rail corridors and small crossroads communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Genoa or find burial sites at Williston Cem and Clay Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Oak Harbor, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Oak Harbor, 1953 Print
    1952 Oak Harbor
    1953 Print · USGS
    Ottawa County's lakefront and rail corridors are captured here in the early fifties, from the marshes of Lake Erie to the busy hub of Oak Harbor. Genealogists and local historians can trace family lands near Rocky Ridge, the Carroll Township Sch, and the old New York Central rail line.
  7. 1952 Map of Lacarne, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Lacarne, 1953 Print
    1952 Lacarne
    1953 Print · USGS
    Ottawa County's Lake Erie shoreline during the early 1950s shows a landscape defined by military logistics and coastal drainage. Trace the massive footprint of the Erie Ordnance Depot or locate family plots at Lacarpe Cem and Rushow Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Walbridge, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Walbridge, 1953 Print
    1952 Walbridge
    1953 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes and rail hubs south of Toledo are captured here in the early fifties, showing the area's transition into a modern industrial corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Lake Cem, Mound View, and the long-standing Black Swamp Ch.
  13. 1952 Map of Oak Harbor, 1960 Print
    1952 Map of Oak Harbor, 1960 Print
    1952 Oak Harbor
    1960 Print · USGS
    Ottawa County coastal life and military heritage are on full display in this early 1950s survey of the Lake Erie shore. Researchers can trace the layout of the Erie Ordnance Depot and Camp Perry or locate ancestral sites like St Joseph Cemetery and Carroll Township School.
  16. 1956 Map of Toledo, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Toledo, 1968 Print
    1956 Toledo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown in detail during the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of heavy industry, railroads, and island communities. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio RR or locate landmarks such as the Erie Proving Ground and Kelleys Island.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Lindsey, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Lindsey, 1960 Print
    1957 Lindsey
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio's agricultural heartland is captured in the late fifties, just as the turnpike began to reshape the rural landscape of Sandusky and Ottawa counties. Researchers can trace family-named crossroads and landmarks like Lindsey, Kingsway, and the Township Sch along the New York Central Line.
  22. 1957 Map of Vickery, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Vickery, 1960 Print
    1957 Vickery
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sandusky Bay was a mix of marshy wetlands and emerging industry in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through markers like Township Sch, Riley Grange, and the waterfront at Whites Landing.
  25. 1957 Map of Wightmans Grove, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Wightmans Grove, 1960 Print
    1957 Wightmans Grove
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sandusky County near Muddy Creek Bay comes into focus during the late fifties as the turnpike first cut through the landscape. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Booktown, Shannon, and Township Sch alongside the bend of the Sandusky River.
  28. 1959 Map of Sandusky, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Sandusky, 1960 Print
    1959 Sandusky
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sandusky thrived as a hub of rail and lake commerce in the late fifties, from its busy Turning Basin to the vast Plum Brook Ordnance Works. Local researchers can trace family plots at Sandusky Cemetery or locate old neighborhood landmarks like Barker Sch and St Joseph Ch.
  31. 1959 Map of Port Clinton, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Port Clinton, 1960 Print
    1959 Port Clinton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Port Clinton and the industrial shoreline of Lake Erie are captured here during the late fifties as the lakefront economy hummed. Local researchers can trace family plots at Lakeview Cem or locate lost landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and the New York Central rail line.
  34. 1959 Map of Elmore, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Elmore, 1961 Print
    1959 Elmore
    1961 Print · USGS
    Ottawa and Sandusky Counties appear in the late fifties as a landscape of heavy limestone quarrying and quiet river towns. Researchers can trace family history through several burial sites like North Union Cem and locate industrial landmarks including the TV Relay Station and local oil wells.
  37. 1959 Map of Gypsum, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Gypsum, 1961 Print
    1959 Gypsum
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the late fifties shows a fascinating overlap of limestone industry and growing vacation communities. Local historians can trace the massive Marblehead Quarry operations alongside established settlements like Lakeside and Danbury.
  40. 1959 Map of Put-In-Bay, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Put-In-Bay, 1961 Print
    1959 Put-In-Bay
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie islands in the late fifties show a thriving archipelago defined by vineyards, ferry travel, and maritime heritage. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations along Fox Road or near St Pauls Ch, and locate landmarks like the Perry Nat Monument.
  43. 1959 Map of Kelleys Island, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Kelleys Island, 1961 Print
    1959 Kelleys Island
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie islands and Marblehead peninsula are shown here in the late fifties, featuring a mix of resort life and heavy industry. Genealogists and historians can locate the Confederate Cem on Johnson Island, the iconic Marblehead Lighthouse, and the Glacial Grooves State Memorial.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1959 Map of Castalia, 1965 Print
    1959 Map of Castalia, 1965 Print
    1959 Castalia
    1965 Print · USGS
    Coastal Erie County and the Sandusky Bay shoreline are captured here in the late fifties as rail lines and industrial quarries defined the local economy. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Trinity Ch, trace the Pennsylvania Railroad, or find the Blue Hole and Township Sch.
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