1967 Map of Oak Harbor

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern reaches of this coastal landscape, where the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Magee Marsh Wildlife Area protect a complex network of wetlands and inlets including Crane Creek and Turtle Creek Bay. In the 1960s, the village of Oak Harbor sits at the junction of the Portage River and the Penn Central railroad, serving as a hub for the surrounding agricultural townships. The interior is marked by small settlements like Rocky Ridge and Limestone, connected by a grid of rural routes such as Walbridge Road and Trowbridge Road. Local genealogy is anchored by several rural institutions, including Waters School and St Joseph Cemetery. The map captures the industrial and natural balance of the era, from the flowing waters of the Toussaint River to the presence of oil wells and a municipal Sewage Disposal plant.