1952 Map of Grand Rapids

About this map

The Maumee River corridor defines this mid-century landscape, carving a wide path through Lucas and Wood Counties. Along its banks, the Providence Dam and Providence Park mark the historic settlement patterns of the river valley, while a string of islands—including Missionary Island, Indian Island, and Millers Island—dot the channel. The map records the transition of land use from the riverbank to the interior, where the Wabash RR serves the northern settlement of Neapolis.