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1959 Map of Defiance East, 1961 Print
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1959 Map of Defiance East

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The confluence of the Maumee River and Auglaize River serves as the focal point for this 1959 study of northwest Ohio. At this junction, Defiance thrives as a regional hub, its urban layout featuring prominent institutions like Defiance College and the County Hospital. The landscape preserves traces of earlier transportation eras, most notably the Miami and Erie Canal (Abandoned) which runs parallel to the river. Historical continuity is evident at Old Fort Defiance Park, marking the site's strategic importance long before the arrival of the Wabash railroad.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain