1901 Map of Bowling Green
USGS Topo · Published 1958About this map
The Maumee River forms the northwestern boundary of this 1901 landscape, where the settlement of Waterville stands near Station Island. This era in Wood County is defined by a dense lattice of competing rail lines, including the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton RR and the Toledo and Ohio Central RR, which spurred the growth of agricultural hubs like Bowling Green and Tontogany. The map reveals a transition from the river-oriented commerce of the north to the interior drainage systems of the North Branch Portage River and Middle Branch Portage River. Smaller rural centers like Hull Prairie, Sugar Ridge, and Jerry City appear as vital local junctions before the widespread adoption of the automobile. The presence of the Twelvemile Reservation Boundary provides a clear look at early land tenure and survey history in the region.
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