Old Maps of Port Clinton, Ohio for Metal Detecting

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Port Clinton, OH maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Put-In-Bay, 1958 Print
    1901 Map of Put-In-Bay, 1958 Print
    1901 Put-In-Bay
    1958 Print · USGS
    Ottawa County's shoreline and the famous Lake Erie islands are captured at the start of the twentieth century, before modern development reshaped the coast. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Lakeside and Sandusky Line and locate early settlements like Gypsum and St. George.

  2. 1901 Map of Bellevue, 1958 Print
    1901 Map of Bellevue, 1958 Print
    1901 Bellevue
    1958 Print · USGS
    Across the marshy lowlands and limestone springs of Erie and Sandusky counties at the turn of the century, a massive railroad network dominates the landscape. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Clyde and Bellevue or locate vanished rail stops at Thames and Parkertown.

  3. 1903 Map of Bellevue
    1903 Map of Bellevue
    1903 Bellevue
    1903 Print · USGS
    Near the dawn of the twentieth century, the junction of Erie and Sandusky counties was a bustling corridor of rail and water transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Bellevue and Clyde, or find specific local landmarks like the Blue Hole and the Connecticut Western Reserve Boundary Line.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1903 Map of Put In Bay, 1939 Print
    1903 Map of Put In Bay, 1939 Print
    1903 Put In Bay
    1939 Print · USGS
    Ottawa County's shoreline and islands are captured in the early twentieth century, showing a world of maritime transit and early rail. Genealogists can trace the early layout of Port Clinton and the distinct settlements of Put in Bay, Gypsum, and Lakeside.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1961 Map of Toledo
    1961 Map of Toledo
    1961 Toledo
    1961 Print · USGS
    The western basin of Lake Erie and the industrial heart of Northern Ohio are captured here during the post-war era. Researchers can trace historical rail lines like the New York Central or locate landmarks like the Erie Ordnance Depot and Pelee Island.

  9. 1969 Map of Vickery, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Vickery, 1971 Print
    1969 Vickery
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Sandusky Bay and the interior marshlands are frozen in time just before the 1970s, showing a landscape shaped by water and industry. Genealogists and historians can trace old community anchors like Good Shepherd Ch, the Gypsum Quarry, and the small lakeside settlement at Whites Landing.

  10. 1969 Map of Port Clinton, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Port Clinton, 1971 Print
    1969 Port Clinton
    1971 Print · USGS
    Port Clinton sits at the mouth of the Portage River during a period of steady shoreline growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and local historians can trace family markers at Lakeview Cem, explore the rail layout of the Penn Central, or locate the old Drive-in Theater.

  11. 1986 Map of Put-In-Bay
    1986 Map of Put-In-Bay
    1986 Put-In-Bay
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie archipelago and Ohio shoreline are documented here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's unique maritime and rail connectivity. Trace island life and landmarks like the Marblehead Lighthouse, Put-in-Bay, and Kelleys Island.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Lorain
    1986 Map of Lorain
    1986 Lorain
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and North Central Ohio interior are shown in detail during the mid-eighties, from the industrial docks of Lorain to the peninsulas of Sandusky. Researchers can trace historic transport routes like the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad or locate significant landmarks like Oberlin College and Cedar Point.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2010 Map of Port Clinton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Port Clinton, 2010 Print
    2010 Port Clinton
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline at Port Clinton is captured here during its modern era of maritime commerce and recreation. Researchers can trace the town's layout and local burial sites like Riverview Cemetery or locate navigational aids such as the Port Clinton Light.

  14. 2010 Map of Vickery, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Vickery, 2010 Print
    2010 Vickery
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and its marshy estuaries come to life in this 2010 survey of the Sandusky Bay region. Genealogists and local historians can locate the McCreary Farm Cemetery, trace the village of Vickery, and explore the wetlands of The Bogs.

  15. 2013 Map of Vickery, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Vickery, 2013 Print
    2013 Vickery
    2013 Print · USGS
    The southern shores of Sandusky Bay and the agricultural lands of Sandusky and Erie counties are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like McCreary Farm Cem and Meggitt Farms alongside the small community of Vickery.

  16. 2013 Map of Port Clinton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Port Clinton, 2013 Print
    2013 Port Clinton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Port Clinton and the Ottawa County shoreline are documented here in the early twenty-first century as a bustling hub of marinas and lakeside industry. Researchers can trace local lineage at Riverview Cem or locate maritime landmarks like the Port Clinton Light.

  17. 2016 Map of Port Clinton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Port Clinton, 2016 Print
    2016 Port Clinton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Port Clinton and the Ottawa County shoreline are detailed here in the mid-2010s as the town balances its riverfront roots and coastal aviation. Researchers can pinpoint local landmarks like the Erie-Ottawa International Airport and historic burial sites such as Riverview Cem or Christy Chapel Cem.

  18. 2016 Map of Vickery, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Vickery, 2016 Print
    2016 Vickery
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline meets the marshlands of Ottawa and Erie counties in this 2016 survey of Sandusky Bay. Genealogists and local historians can trace the McCreary Farm Cem, explore the community of Vickery, and locate waterfront points like Whites Landing.

  19. 2019 Map of Port Clinton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Port Clinton, 2019 Print
    2019 Port Clinton
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and the mouth of the Portage River are documented here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Lakeview Cem, the Port Clinton Ferry routes, and the small community of Gypsum.

  20. 2019 Map of Vickery, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Vickery, 2019 Print
    2019 Vickery
    2019 Print · USGS
    The southern shores of Sandusky Bay are captured here in 2019, showing a landscape of coastal wetlands and low-lying farmstead. Genealogists and researchers can locate Vickery, the McCreary Farm Cem, and the marsh-surrounded Graveyard Island.

  21. 2023 Map of Port Clinton, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Port Clinton, 2023 Print
    2023 Port Clinton
    2023 Print · USGS
    Port Clinton and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown in detail at the start of the 2020s. Researchers can locate family sites at Riverview Cem or Shook Cem and trace the waterfront near the Portage River and Gypsum.

  22. 2023 Map of Vickery, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Vickery, 2023 Print
    2023 Vickery
    2023 Print · USGS
    The marshes and inlets of Sandusky Bay are captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by the water. Researchers can locate Whites Landing, the rural community of Vickery, and the McCreery Farm Cem.

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