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1961 Map of Lima

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Lima
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The industrial and civic heart of Lima stands at the center of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by manufacturing and rail infrastructure. An extensive Oil Refinery and adjacent Tank Farm dominate the southwestern city limits, while a dense network of lines from the Baltimore and Ohio and Conrail railroads converge near the Public Square and Courthouse. This era shows the city's established footprint, featuring numerous parochial and public institutions like St Rita Hospital, Central Jr High Sch, and Lincoln Park.

Beyond the urban core, the terrain transitions into the agricultural townships of Perry and Shawnee. Significant water management is evident through the series of reservoirs east of the city, including Metzer Reservoir and Ferguson Reservoir. Rural life is marked by scattered settlements such as Yoder and Wonnell, along with numerous family and community landmarks like the Tussing Cem and Garfield Chapel.