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1969 Map of Elmore

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Elmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Portage River serves as the central artery for this portion of northwest Ohio, winding through the settlements of Elmore and Woodville. This 1969 survey, with revisions into the late 1970s, captures a landscape defined by its transition between agricultural fields and heavy industry. Significant quarrying activity is prominent near Woodville, while the southern reaches of the map around Gibsonburg reveal extensive mining and industrial footprints.

Transportation infrastructure dominates the geography, with the Ohio Toll Road Turnpike bisecting the region alongside the Conrail rail lines. Local landmarks such as the Woodmore High Sch and numerous historic burial grounds, including Union Cem and St Lawrence Cem, provide essential anchor points for genealogical research. The survey also details several small waterways like Sugar Creek and Wolf Creek that feed into the larger river system, shaping the drainage of Harris and Woodville townships.