1960 Map of Napoleon East

About this map

The Maumee River corridor defines this landscape near the border of Fulton and Henry Counties, where the water served as a vital artery for early transportation. Traces of the Miami and Erie Canal run parallel to the river, marking the transition from the canal era to the industrial age of the Norfolk and Western and the Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroads. The seat at Napoleon anchors the southwestern corner, while Liberty Center sits at the northeastern rail junction. This mid-century view documents numerous rural landmarks essential for genealogical research, including the Forest Hill Cemetery, St Augustine Cem, and Damascus Cem. Scattered country churches like Liberty Chapel and Sharon Ch reveal the established settlement patterns of the Liberty and Harrison townships before late-20th-century development altered the landscape.