1960 Map of Bryan

About this map

The city of Bryan serves as a prominent focal point in this 1960s study of Williams and Defiance Counties, showcasing a dense grid of streets including Trevitt St, Butler St, and Main St. The surrounding countryside reveals a landscape defined by the winding course of Lick Creek and Little Lick Creek, interspersed with small agrarian communities and essential local landmarks. Genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, such as Brown Cem, Fetters Cem, and Lick Creek Ch. The industrial and social life of the era is evident through the path of the New York Central railroad and the presence of a Drive-in Theater on the city's outskirts. The transition from the urban center of Bryan to the outlying settlements of Williams Center and Ney illustrates the mid-century development patterns of Northwest Ohio before modern suburbanization.