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1959 Map of Gypsum

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Gypsum
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Catawba Island and the rugged Lake Erie coastline dominate this late-1950s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by its transition from industrial quarrying to lakeside recreation. The Marblehead Quarry and its smaller counterparts occupy significant portions of the eastern peninsula, while the New York Central railroad maintains a heavy four-track presence near Gypsum. This industrial activity contrasts with the development of Lakeside and the seasonal nature of Gem Beach.

The map preserves many family and community landmarks, including the Sackett Cem and K Burg Cem, alongside civic hubs like the Peninsula Township Sch. To the west, the Port Clinton Municipal Airport sits near the marshes of Sandusky Bay. The layout of the roads, such as Muggy Road and Lakeside Piccolo Road, reveals the early grid of the Connecticut Western Reserve which meets the First Principal Meridian in this specific corner of Ohio.