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Old Maps of Wood County, Ohio for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 146 historic maps of Wood 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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Wood 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
  4. 1900 Map of Toledo, 1932 Print
    1900 Map of Toledo, 1932 Print
    1900 Toledo
    1932 Print · USGS
    Toledo and the lower Maumee River valley are shown at the height of the railroad era, as the city expanded into an industrial powerhouse. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Michigan Division Canal and locate historic sites like the Toledo Insane Asylum or the Oil Wells near Lime City.
  7. 1901 Map of Fostoria, 1958 Print
    1901 Map of Fostoria, 1958 Print
    1901 Fostoria
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio at the turn of the century is captured here as a thriving rail hub where three counties meet. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the early networks of Fostoria and locate long-standing settlements like New Riegel, Alvada, and Bascom.
  10. 1901 Map of Bowling Green, 1958 Print
    1901 Map of Bowling Green, 1958 Print
    1901 Bowling Green
    1958 Print · USGS
    Wood County at the turn of the century is a hub of steam and rail traffic centered on the growing seat of Bowling Green. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural settlements like Hull Prairie, Tontogany, and Jerry City across a landscape of early railroad lines.
  13. 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.
  16. 1903 Map of Bowling Green
    1903 Map of Bowling Green
    1903 Bowling Green
    1903 Print · USGS
    Wood County at the turn of the century is a dense web of steam railroads and electric interurban lines connecting agricultural hubs. Researchers can trace the path of the Miami and Erie Canal or locate small settlements like Sugar Ridge, Tontogany, and Jerry City.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1903 Map of Fostoria, 1939 Print
    1903 Map of Fostoria, 1939 Print
    1903 Fostoria
    1939 Print · USGS
    Fostoria at the turn of the century was a burgeoning rail center where seven major lines crossed paths at a triple-county border. Genealogists can trace family footprints in small outlying settlements like New Riegel, Bascom, and West Independence or follow the path of the Hocking Valley RR.
  22. 1903 Map of Findlay, 1939 Print
    1903 Map of Findlay, 1939 Print
    1903 Findlay
    1939 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio at the turn of the century was a powerhouse of rail commerce and early industrial energy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate grid of Findlay or find the boom-era roots of Oil Center, Arcadia, and Cygnet.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 1909 Map of Mc Clure, 1936 Print
    1909 Map of Mc Clure, 1936 Print
    1909 Mc Clure
    1936 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio's agricultural and transit heartland is captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Wabash RR and the Electric Detroit and Toledo Line as they connected towns like Mc Clure and Weston.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1934 Map of Rossford
    1934 Map of Rossford
    1934 Rossford
    1934 Print · USGS
    Wood County was a hub of transit and industry in the 1930s, where the Maumee River met a complex web of rail yards and highways. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Eagle Point Colony, Sunshine Cem, and the old schools at Lark Sch and Glenwood Sch.
  34. 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.
  37. 1935 Map of Grand Rapids
    1935 Map of Grand Rapids
    1935 Grand Rapids
    1935 Print · USGS
    Lucas and Wood counties during the mid-1930s display a landscape defined by the winding Maumee River and its industrial history. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities at St Patrick Cem, Nazareth Hall, and the Lucas Wood Co Canal.
  40. 1935 Map of Maumee
    1935 Map of Maumee
    1935 Maumee
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Maumee River valley is shown in the mid-1930s, just as electric railways and state highways began to reshape the old river towns. Genealogists and researchers can locate Springfield Chapel, trace the Cincinnati and Lake Erie line, or find the Hulls Crossing Mill.
  43. 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
  46. 1938 Map of Maumee
    1938 Map of Maumee
    1938 Maumee
    1938 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Northwest Ohio thrive during the mid-1930s as rail and road networks begin to overtake the old canal system. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Miami and Erie Canal and explore historical sites like Fort Meigs and Fallen Timber State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1938 Map of Tontogany
    1938 Map of Tontogany
    1938 Tontogany
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Maumee River corridor in the late thirties is captured here at a major rail and road junction. Local historians can trace the early industrial footprint of Waterville and the Waterville Quarry, or locate river landmarks like Roche de Boeuf.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1938 Map of Rossford
    1938 Map of Rossford
    1938 Rossford
    1938 Print · USGS
    The industrial Maumee River valley comes to life in the 1930s, showing a landscape defined by massive rail yards and river islands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Eagle Point Colony, the remote Jessie Hill Mission, and old rail hubs like Stanley Yard.
  55. 1940 Map of Grand Rapids
    1940 Map of Grand Rapids
    1940 Grand Rapids
    1940 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and rail lines of Wood and Lucas Counties are captured here in the years before WWII. Genealogists and historians can trace the Napoleon Canal, locate Salem Ch, and follow the Twelvemile Reservation Boundary near Grand Rapids.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1951 Map of Maumee, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Maumee, 1952 Print
    1951 Maumee
    1952 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Maumee River valley was a corridor of burgeoning industry and deep frontier history. Researchers can trace military sites like Fort Meigs and Fort Miami, alongside local landmarks such as Turkey Foot Rock and Springfield Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1951 Map of Rossford, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Rossford, 1953 Print
    1951 Rossford
    1953 Print · USGS
    Wood County’s industrial and rail infrastructure dominates the Maumee River landscape during the early 1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Lime City and Moline or locate landmarks like the Rossford Ordnance Depot and Sunshine Cem.
  64. 1952 Map of Tontogany, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Tontogany, 1953 Print
    1952 Tontogany
    1953 Print · USGS
    The riverfront town of Waterville is captured here in the early fifties, situated along a prominent stretch of the Maumee. Local historians can trace the paths of the New York Chicago and St Louis railroad and landmarks like Roche de Boeuf and Missionary Island.
  67. 1952 Map of Grand Rapids, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Grand Rapids, 1953 Print
    1952 Grand Rapids
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Maumee River valley comes alive in the early 1950s, showing a landscape shaped by river transport and deep-rooted agricultural townships. Researchers can find precise locations for Neapolis, Providence Church, and the unique Toledo Welfare Farm.
  70. 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.
  73. 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
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