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1951 Map of Maumee

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Maumee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Maumee River corridor serves as the anchor for this mid-century look at Lucas and Wood counties, where the industrial and military heritage of Northwest Ohio is on full display. The map details a landscape shaped by historical conflict and early transit, featuring significant landmarks like Fort Meigs, the site of Fort Miami, and Fallen Timbers State Park. Near the Maumee Rapids, Turkey Foot Rock stands as a grounded connection to the region's tribal and pioneer history.

Rail infrastructure dominated the era, with the Wabash Railroad, New York Central Railroad, and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad crisscrossing the terrain. The growth of suburban fringes is visible through developments like Monclova Gardens and the Fort Miami Addition, while the rural character is preserved in the extensive network of drainage features such as Scott Ditch and Salisbury Ditch. Local institutions, including the Maumee Valley School and several cemeteries like St Joseph Cem, provide critical data points for genealogical research.