1967 Map of Monroe

About this map

The Raisin River carves through the heart of this landscape, anchoring the city of Monroe and its surrounding townships during a period of significant mid-century expansion. This 1967 survey, updated with 1977 revisions, reveals a complex industrial and civic hub where the Chesapeake and Ohio and Penn Central railroads intersect with the growing suburban fringes of Patterson Gardens and Evergreen Acres. A heavy institutional presence is evident along the riverbanks, from the St Marys Academy to the Monroe County Community College. Further out, the rural character persists in Raisinville and Frenchtown, where family-named drains like Eby Drain and Burdeau Drain manage the low-lying terrain near Sandy Creek. The map documents a diverse local economy, ranging from the large Quarry and sewage disposal facilities to the Custer Municipal Airport and the sprawling Fairground.