1938 Map of Point Place

About this map

Point Place and the surrounding shoreline of Maumee Bay reveal a densely developed waterfront just before the mid-century industrial boom. The convergence of the Maumee River and Ottawa River creates a complex landscape of harbors, docks, and rail yards, with the Wheeling and Lake Erie and Pennsylvania railroads serving the busy Ironville district. Inland from the coastal marshes, the terrain transitions into organized drainage systems like the Detwiler Ditch and Amilosch Ditch, supporting agricultural plots and small communities like Momeneetown and Booth.