1940 Map of Grand Rapids
USGS Topo · Published 1940About this map
The Maumee River defines the southern edge of this landscape, its waters divided by numerous landforms including Missionary Island, Butler Island, and Sheets Island. This mid-century survey illustrates a transition in local transportation, as the defunct Wabash Railroad route sits north of the active Chicago and Erie Railroad. The map reveals a highly structured drainage system of ditches serving the agricultural lands around Neapolis and the settlement of Grand Rapids. Notable for local historians is the Twelvemile Reservation Boundary, which cuts across the grid, reflecting older jurisdictional lines. Community landmarks such as Salem Ch, Providence Ch, and the Toledo Welfare Farm are clearly marked, alongside the remains of the Napoleon Canal tracing the northern riverbank.
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