1960 Map of Colton

About this map

The Maumee River defines the landscape of this northwest Ohio region, flowing past the riverfront settlement of Texas. During this era of the early 1960s, the Norfolk and Western railway corridor serves as a primary transit link between the small rail-stop at Colton and Neapolis to the east. The map captures a detailed inventory of the area's rural heritage, noting family-named landmarks like Heath-Colton Cem and Mohler-Union Cem, as well as the Damascus Ch and Olive Branch Cem further south. The Maumee State Forest covers a significant portion of the northern terrain, contrasting with the organized agricultural grid of roads such as Bailey Rd and Krohn Rd. Engineering of the river is evident at the Grand Rapids Dam, where Thurston State Park offers recreational access via a Boat Ramp.