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1943 Map of Erie

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Erie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Lake Erie defines the eastern shoreline of this 1940s survey, where the Woodtick Peninsula separates Erie Bay from the open water. The landscape is a network of coastal marshlands and low-lying agricultural plots drained by features such as Cousino Drain and Feuer Drain. Settlement is concentrated along the shore at Luna Pier, Bolles Harbor, and Toledo Beach, showing a mix of permanent communities and recreation-focused developments.

Heavy infrastructure dominates the interior corridor, particularly the multiple rail lines including the Pere Marquette and the Detroit Toledo Shore Line. Rural education is well-documented through a series of local landmarks like San Freal Sch, Hall Sch, and Keeney Sch. The map also captures the transition at the southern boundary where the Michigan-Ohio state line crosses North Maumee Bay near Turtle Island.