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1934 Map of Point Place

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of Point Place
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1934
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1934

About this map

Maumee Bay and the mouth of the Ottawa River anchor this 1934 survey of the shoreline northeast of Toledo. The landscape shows a distinct transition from the residential grids of Point Place and Harbor View to the expansive wetlands and agricultural drainage networks of Oregon township. Industrial and maritime infrastructure is prominent, including the Homestead Yards and the Wheeling and Lake Erie railroad line, alongside navigation aids like the East Crib Light and West Crib Light positioned in Lake Erie.

A network of drainage ditches, such as Big Ditch and Tobias Ditch, crisscrosses the low-lying terrain, illustrating the intensive water management required for the area's development. Local social centers are well-documented, from the Toledo Yacht Club and Bay View Golf Course to religious sites like Bnai Jacob Cem and First St Marks Ch. These details provide a clear view of the region's mid-century character, balancing its role as a recreation hub with its industrial and maritime significance.