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1915 Map of Bucyrus

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Bucyrus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1940
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1940

About this map

Bucyrus serves as the primary hub of this 1915 survey, revealing a dense network of early 20th-century transportation and local infrastructure. The city is a major junction for the Pennsylvania and Ohio Central railroads, while the Electric line provides a modern interurban link for the era. Beyond the city center, the landscape is defined by the headwaters of several major drainage systems, including the Sandusky River, the Olentangy River, and the Little Scioto River.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural school system through numerous numbered district buildings, such as School No 1 and the uniquely named Muck School. Significant landmarks of the period include the County Infirmary south of the city and the Olentangy Battle Monument near Seccaium Park. Smaller communities like Sulphur Springs, New Washington, and Tiro appear at their peak of development before the consolidation of rural services.