1959 Map of Napoleon West

About this map

The Maumee River defines the southern edge of this landscape, where the bustling hub of Napoleon serves as the focal point for regional activity. Just before the turn of the 1960s, the area reflects a robust agricultural and transport network, anchored by the Wabash railroad and the Grand Army of the Republic Highway. The rural sections are meticulously subdivided into townships like Freedom and Ridgeville, punctuated by community institutions such as St Johns Ch and the Town Hall. Notable for genealogists, the map preserves the locations of numerous small burying grounds and religious sites, including St Lukes Sch Cem and Freedom Cem. The presence of a Claypit and a Drive-in Theater near the town center highlights the era's local industry and leisure, while family-named roads like Nagel Road and Youngman Rd offer specific clues for tracing 20th-century family history.