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2023 Map of Grand Rapids

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Grand Rapids
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Maumee River bisects this region of Ohio, shaping a landscape defined by its numerous islands and intricate drainage network. In this modern survey, the river is dotted with landforms like Otter Island, Hedges Island, and the curiously named Number 3 Island. Along the northern banks, the Anthony Wayne Trail follows the river's curve toward Waterville, while the village of Grand Rapids sits at a historic crossing point on the southern shore.

Away from the riverbanks, the land is etched with an extensive system of agricultural ditches such as Blystone Ditch and Harris Ditch, illustrating how the Black Swamp region was engineered for farming. For those researching local heritage, the map identifies several burial grounds including Saint Patrick Cemetery and Washington Cemetery, alongside small communities like Neapolis and Otsego that have long anchored this rural Wood County corridor.