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2016 Map of Metzger Marsh

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Metzger Marsh
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lake Erie dominates the northern expanse of this coastal study, where the boundary between Lucas and Ottawa counties meets the shoreline. The terrestrial landscape is defined by an intricate network of wetlands, including the primary Metzger Marsh and smaller pockets like Pintail Marsh and Searles Marsh. These habitats are essential features of the Lake Erie western basin, providing a detailed look at the hydraulic interface between the open lake and the interior marshes drained by Crane Creek.

The settlement of Howard Farms Beach sits at the northwestern edge, served by local routes such as Lafontaine Dr and Lagoon Dr. The southeastern portion is more remote, characterized by Willow Point Marsh and Douglas Marsh. Accessible via Metzger Marsh State Rd and Veler Rd, this area preserves the natural state of the Ohio lakeshore as it appeared in the mid-2010s, capturing the balance between small coastal residential pockets and expansive protected wetlands.