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2023 Map of Colton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Colton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Maumee River serves as the central geographic axis for this region of Northwest Ohio, defining the boundaries between Henry, Lucas, and Wood Counties. Along its banks, the settlement of Texas and the village of Grand Rapids reflect the river-oriented development of the area, while inland towns like Colton, McClure, and Neapolis mark the transition into the productive agricultural landscape. The terrain is crisscrossed by an extensive network of drainage ditches such as Aumend Ditch and Harris Ditch, essential for managing the flat plains once part of the Great Black Swamp.

Local genealogy is well-preserved through numerous burial sites, including Heath Colton Cem, Mohler Union Cem, and Hockman Cem. Recreation and modern land use are represented by the North Country National Scenic Trl, which winds through the northern half of the quadrangle. From the banks of North Turkeyfoot Creek to the vicinity of Howard Island, the map documents a landscape deeply shaped by its hydrological history and early pioneer settlements.