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2016 Map of Napoleon West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Napoleon sits at the bend of the Maumee River, serving as a focal point for the agricultural and transport corridors of Henry County. This 2016 survey highlights the transition from the organized grid of the city to the expansive township and range system that defines the surrounding Northwest Ohio landscape. The riverfront is marked by the N Country National Scenic Trail (Buckeye Trail), which follows the waterway's southern bank, providing a modern recreational layer over this established farming region.

Rural life is anchored by several long-standing community landmarks, including Ridgeville Corners in the west and Gerald to the northeast. The map is particularly valuable for genealogical research, identifying numerous small burying grounds scattered across the townships such as Bremer Cem, Union Chapel Cem, and Saint Johns Cem. Creeks like Van Hyning Cr and Oberhaus Cr snake through the fields, following the natural drainage patterns of this former lake plain.