1939 Map of Berkey

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Richfield Center and the village of Berkey anchor this 1930s landscape of northwest Ohio, where the grid of Lucas County meets the Michigan border. The area is defined by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, including the Langenderfer Ditch, Wolfinger Ditch, and Prairie Ditch, illustrating the managed hydrology required for the region's agricultural development. The Toledo and Western Railroad cuts through the northern half of the sheet, connecting rural stops like Smith Siding and Allen Junction to the larger regional economy. A distinctive historical line, the Six Mile Reservation Boundary, runs through the southeastern corner near the Glengary Country Club, marking early land divisions. Local education and faith are represented by several country schoolhouses and the Immaculate Conception Sch, serving a community largely organized around township lines and roadside settlements.