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1965 Map of Sylvania

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sylvania
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Michigan Ohio border defines the northern edge of this 1965 survey, where the expanding suburbs of Toledo meet the established community of Sylvania. The landscape is a mix of dense residential development and institutional grounds, notably the large Toledo Memorial Park and the sprawling Camp Miakonda along the Ottawa River. The industrial presence is marked by a Quarry near the small settlement of Silica to the west, while the New York Central Railroad corridor cuts diagonally through the terrain, anchoring the local transportation network alongside major thoroughfares like Central Ave and Alexis Rd.

Educational and religious centers are particularly well-documented, reflecting mid-century growth. Institutions such as St Ursulas Academy, Notre Dame Academy, and Rogers High Sch appear alongside neighborhood landmarks like King of Glory Ch. To the south, leisure and recreation spaces such as the Inverness Golf Club and the residential enclaves of Ottawa Hills and South Hill Park illustrate the post-war suburban shift in Lucas County.