1951 Map of Maumee

About this map

Maumee River serves as the central artery for this landscape, dividing Lucas and Wood counties and defining the development of Maumee and Perrysburg. The map reveals a dense layer of military and frontier history, notably preserved at Fort Miami, Fort Meigs, and Fallen Timber State Park. Near the river, Turkey Foot Rock stands as a specific landmark of the region's early heritage. The mid-century era is characterized by an extensive network of railroads including the Wabash RR and the Baltimore and Ohio RR, which parallel the river and support smaller clusters like Waterville and Holland. Away from the riverbank, the land is partitioned by a grid of named drainage features such as Cairl Ditch and Scott Ditch, reflecting the conversion of local wetlands into productive agricultural and residential land. Suburban growth is evident in developments like Monclova Gardens and the Heather Downs Country Club.