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1959 Map of Defiance East

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Defiance East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

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.

Outside the city center, the terrain is defined by a grid of rural roads and small crossroads settlements like Jewell and Independence. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks including St Michaels Ch, the Childrens Home, and numerous family-named burial grounds such as Tittle Cem and Rahn Cem. The presence of a Drive-in Theater and a Microwave Tower reflects the mid-century modernization of the Tiffin and Richland townships.