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1961 Map of Lima

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lima
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The industrial and civic heart of Lima stands in sharp relief against the agricultural landscape of Perry and Duchouquet townships in the early 1960s. This survey highlights a dense urban core anchored by the Courthouse and Public Square, surrounded by a concentration of parochial and public schools such as Washington McKinley Sch and St Rose Sch. The city’s healthcare infrastructure is clearly marked with St Rita Hospital and Memorial Hospital, reflecting its role as a regional center.

Beyond the city limits, the landscape is defined by the Auglaize River and a series of large water works, including the Metzger Reservoir and Ferguson Reservoir. The transition from urban rail hubs like the Pennsylvania Railroad to rural crossroads is marked by features like the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, which bisects the southern townships. Smaller communities and rural landmarks such as Fort Shawnee, South Warsaw, and Olive Chapel illustrate the persistent settlement patterns in Allen and Auglaize counties.