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1969 Map of Bradner

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Bradner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Oil wells dot the landscape of Wood and Sandusky Counties in this late-1960s survey, revealing the lasting footprint of the Northwest Ohio oil boom. The Penn Central railroad serves as the primary industrial corridor, threading through the established villages of Bradner, Wayne, and Risingsun. These towns are characterized by dense grid-pattern streets and small-town infrastructure, including St James Ch and several local burial grounds like Graham Cem and Bell Cem.

Beyond the settlements, the terrain is defined by a systematic drainage network including Sugar Creek and the Portage River. The map also preserves the names of smaller, quiet crossroads such as Woodside, Hatton, and Rollersville. Extensive property lines and agricultural fields are marked by red dashed lines, showing the intersection of heavy industry and farming during this era. This record is particularly valuable for genealogists looking to locate family farmsteads and rural landmarks along named routes like Dairyview Road and Pike Road.