1958 Map of Grand Rapids

About this map

The Maumee River defines this portion of the Ohio landscape, serving as the border between Lucas and Wood Counties and shaping the development of riverbank settlements. Along its northern bank, the path of the Miami and Erie Canal (Abandoned) remains visible, a relic of early nineteenth-century transport that once fueled the local economy. The village of Grand Rapids sits at a prominent bend in the river, connected by a bridge to the northern shore near the Providence Church. The map details a transition from the waterway's complex island system, including Missionary Island and Indian Island, to the organized grid of rural farm roads such as Yawberg Road and Kellogg Road. Genealogists will find numerous family landmarks and burial sites, including Beaver Creek Cemetery and Washington Cemetery, reflecting the area's deep agricultural roots.