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1906 Map of Lima

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Lima
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Lima and Wapakoneta anchor this industrial landscape during a period of significant growth for northwestern Ohio. The map reveals a dense network of transportation infrastructure, including the Penna System Pittsburgh, Ft Wayne and Chicago RR and the Ohio Electric Ry, which linked regional industry to larger markets. In addition to the urban grid of Lima, the surrounding townships like Shawnee and Duchouquet show smaller settlements such as Cridersville and Hume.

Cultural landmarks and early 20th-century social infrastructure are visible, including the Infirmary south of Lima and Mc Beth Park on the banks of the Ottawa River. The map also captures specialized industrial sites, notably the Oil Tanks in Perry township, reflecting the regional oil boom. Waterways like the Auglaize Creek and St Marys River Branch provide the natural framework for these emerging industrial and agricultural corridors.