2013 Map of Metzger Marsh

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern expanse of this coastal landscape, where the waters meet the wetland ecosystems of the Ohio shoreline. The primary human footprint is concentrated at Howard Farms Beach, a residential cluster characterized by a grid of local roads including Lafontaine Dr and Lagoon Dr. This area illustrates the specialized development patterns of the western Lake Erie basin, where small beach communities are often integrated with the surrounding marshes. To the south and east, the natural hydrology is dominated by the sprawling Metzger Marsh and the winding course of Crane Creek. The map also delineates the administrative boundary where Lucas Co and Ottawa Co meet, cutting through the marshland. This 2013 survey provides a clear view of the modern conservation and residential boundary lines in a dynamic lacustrine environment.