1958 Map of Canal Fulton

About this map

The Ohio and Erie Canal traces the southwestern corner of this map, following the curve of the Tuscarawas River through the settlement of Canal Fulton. This 1958 survey, with updates from the 1970s, illustrates a landscape defined by water management and resource extraction, from the expansive Nimisila Reservoir to the industrial legacy of Salt Well and Brine Wells near Barberton. The center of the map is dominated by the town of Manchester, where local genealogy is anchored by the Manchester Cem and Township Schs. To the north, the Portage Lakes State Park area reveals a dense network of recreational and residential development around Turkeyfoot Lake and Rex Lake. Notable landmarks like the Infant of Prague Villa and the Rodeo Arena reflect the varied social and cultural fabric of Franklin and Coventry townships during this era of mid-century growth.