1972 Map of Borculo

About this map

Borculo and Olive Center anchor this agricultural landscape in eastern Ottawa County during the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by an extensive network of drainage systems, including the Bosch and Hulst Drain and Worley Drain, which supported the region's farming viability. The Chesapeake and Ohio railroad cuts through the southwestern corner near the settlement of Crisp, while the northern reaches follow the winding course of the Bass River. Small community hubs are marked by local landmarks like the Ottawa Ch and West Olive Cem. The map reveals the era's infrastructure through a rigid grid of named rural roads, such as Port Sheldon Street and Fillmore Street, alongside specialized land uses like the Crestview Golf Course and several active gravel pits.