Old Maps of Sandusky County, Ohio for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 117 historic maps of Sandusky County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Sandusky County, OH maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Maumee Bay, 1921 Print
    1900 Map of Maumee Bay, 1921 Print
    1900 Maumee Bay
    1921 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown here just as the regions rail and energy sectors were maturing. Genealogists and historians can locate vanished post offices at Shepardsville Bono P. O. and trace early industrial sites like the Oil Wells and Coke Ovens near Curtice.
    2 unique versions available

  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. 1901 Map of Fremont, 1961 Print
    1901 Map of Fremont, 1961 Print
    1901 Fremont
    1961 Print · USGS
    Sandusky County at the dawn of the twentieth century is a bustling corridor of steam and electric rail lines. Trace the industrial footprint of Fremont and locate vanished rural junctions like Kingsway, Havens, and the Seneca Indian Reservation.

  4. 1901 Map of Elmore, 1961 Print
    1901 Map of Elmore, 1961 Print
    1901 Elmore
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio at the turn of the century was a landscape of thriving rail towns and fertile township acreage. You can trace the path of the Lake Shore Electric Railway through Woodville or locate early settlements like Pemberville and Rising Sun.

  5. 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

  6. 1903 Map of Fremont, 1934 Print
    1903 Map of Fremont, 1934 Print
    1903 Fremont
    1934 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio at the turn of the century was a bustling intersection of heavy rail and river commerce centered on the Sandusky River. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Fremont and Green Spring or locate smaller stops along the Wheeling and Lake Erie and the electric line to Ballville.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1903 Map of Elmore, 1943 Print
    1903 Map of Elmore, 1943 Print
    1903 Elmore
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio at the turn of the century was a hive of competing rail lines and riverside market towns. Researchers can trace the early industrial footprints of Gibsonburg, Pemberville, and Elmore alongside the Ohio Central System and Wolf Creek.

  8. 1935 Map of Walbridge
    1935 Map of Walbridge
    1935 Walbridge
    1935 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-road corridors of Northwest Ohio come alive in this mid-1930s survey of the Walbridge and Millbury area. Genealogists and researchers can pinpoint family landmarks like Hayes Place, the Black Swamp Ch, and early aviation at the Toledo Landing Field.

  9. 1935 Map of Genoa
    1935 Map of Genoa
    1935 Genoa
    1935 Print · USGS
    Ottawa and Lucas counties come alive in the mid-1930s, revealing a landscape of limestone quarries and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as the Lutheran Cemetery, tracing the industrial footprint of the U S Gypsum Company and the New York Central line.

  10. 1938 Map of Walbridge
    1938 Map of Walbridge
    1938 Walbridge
    1938 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio at the height of its rail-and-road expansion shows a landscape defined by industrial hubs and developing neighborhoods. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Walbridge Yard, Millbury, and rural landmarks like the Allen Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Map of Genoa
    1938 Genoa
    1938 Print · USGS
    Genoa and its surrounding townships are shown in detail during the late thirties, as the region's rail and road networks were fully established. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Williston Cem, Thorp Sch, and the quiet crossroads of Grodis Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 1958 Map of Fremont West, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Fremont West, 1960 Print
    1958 Fremont West
    1960 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Fremont and the Sandusky River valley are documented here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of active oil fields and river crossings. Researchers can trace family history through several rural burial grounds like Hite Cem or locate the Mull Covered Bridge and St Marys Ch.

  19. 1958 Map of Fremont East, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Fremont East, 1960 Print
    1958 Fremont East
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Sandusky River valley and the city of Fremont are captured in the late fifties as they grow alongside major rail and highway corridors. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like McGormley Cemetery, the St Francis of Oak Ridge Hospital, and the Old Indian Treaty Boundary.

  20. 1958 Map of Bradner, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Bradner, 1960 Print
    1958 Bradner
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Wood County and Sandusky County thrive along a busy rail corridor in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the extensive network of Oil Wells around Bradner and locate family-history landmarks like the Graham Cem and Township Sch.

  21. 1959 Map of Bellevue, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Bellevue, 1960 Print
    1959 Bellevue
    1960 Print · USGS
    Bellevue stands at the four-county junction of Erie, Huron, Sandusky, and Seneca during the late 1950s expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace school locations like Ridge Sch and Shumaker Sch alongside the tracks of the Pennsylvania RR.

  22. 1959 Map of Pemberville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Pemberville, 1960 Print
    1959 Pemberville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Portage River and a dense network of major railroads define this Wood County landscape in the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites like Eisenhour Cemetery and Salem Church or trace the early industrial footprint of local oil wells and the quarry at Luckey.

  23. 1959 Map of Clyde, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Clyde, 1960 Print
    1959 Clyde
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sandusky County is shown here in the late fifties as a bustling rail and highway corridor focused on the hub of Clyde. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots and rural landmarks at McPherson Cemetery, Mt Carmel Cem, and York Free Chapel.

  24. 1959 Map of Helena, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Helena, 1960 Print
    1959 Helena
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sandusky County's rural landscape at the close of the 1950s shows a productive mix of agriculture and oil production. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Marys Cem and Smith Cem, or trace the rail lines through Helena and Burgoon.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 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.

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