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1959 Map of Mantua

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Mantua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Hiram College anchors the village of Hiram in this 1950s survey, marking a period where academic life and rural agriculture shared the Portage County landscape. The Cuyahoga River meanders through the central valley, flanked by the Erie RR and several smaller settlements like Mantua and Hiram Rapids. The map reveals a highly developed network of family-named roads, such as Hankee Road and Strawman-Fleming Road, which connect the scattered farmsteads of Shalersville and Hiram townships.

Industrial and community markers are prominent, including a Tank Farm near the river and the Mennonite Ch in the southern reaches. The presence of Crestwood High Sch and recreational spots like Camp Hi Boys Camp reflect a growing mid-century community. Genealogists will find value in the precise locations of local burial grounds, including Hillside Cem and Westlawn Cem, alongside older landmarks like the Quarry in Auburn township.