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1952 Map of Toledo

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Toledo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Maumee River and Ottawa River anchor this mid-century portrait of Toledo, revealing a city deeply integrated with its industrial and transit infrastructure. The map details the complex rail networks of the New York Central and Michigan Central railroads, including the expansive North Toledo Yard and the Central Union Terminal. These lines weave through established residential districts and past numerous local landmarks such as Toledo University and the Art Museum.

A legacy of early boundaries remains visible in the North Boundary Twelvemile Reservation line, while the northern margins show the shift from urban blocks to suburban developments like Alexis Addition and Hopewell Heights. Civic life is well-documented through the presence of numerous neighborhood schools like Waite High Sch and large green spaces including Woodlawn Cemetery and Ottawa Park, which provide a sense of the city's mid-century social geography.