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1938 Map of Reno Beach

Name: 1938 Topographic Map of Reno Beach
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

Lake Erie and Maumee Bay define this marshy coastal stretch of Jerusalem township, where a complex network of ponds and wetlands sits behind the protective curve of Cedar Point. The landscape is a study in 1930s coastal drainage and land use, featuring an intricate labyrinth of water bodies like Carrington Pond, Wolf Creek Pond, and Secor Bay. These wetlands are bordered by the Cedar Point Club, signaling the area's importance for waterfowl and recreation during this era.

Residential developments such as Reno Beach, Niles Beach, and Lakeland line the shore, while the inland agricultural grid is dotted with local institutions. Genealogists will find several rural schools preserved here, including Cement Block Sch, Aimesville Sch, and McNutt Sch. The southern portion of the map shows the settlement of Bono near the Ward Canal, illustrating the managed waterways that supported the local economy.