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1961 Map of Cridersville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Cridersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Industrial expansion and suburban growth characterize the southern outskirts of Lima during the early 1960s, a period when the landscape was a mix of established neighborhoods and specialized facilities. The presence of the Lima Ordnance Modification Center and a nearby Tank Farm reflect the area's strategic logistical importance, supported by a dense rail network including the Baltimore and Ohio and the Norfolk and Western railroads.

Further south, the village of Cridersville and the community of Fort Shawnee anchor the residential landscape, interspersed with long-standing local landmarks like St Matthews Ch and Woodlawn Cemetery. The natural drainage of the Ottawa River and its tributaries, such as the Little Ottawa River, contrasts with man-made features like the Spencerville Reservoir in the northwest. Historic surveying lines are also visible, most notably the Old Indian Treaty Boundary which cuts diagonally across the townships of Amanda and Shawnee.