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1961 Map of Toledo

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Toledo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Industrial and maritime life dominates this 1950s-era study of the western basin of Lake Erie. The massive rail infrastructure is visible as the New York Central and Baltimore and Ohio lines converge on Toledo, serving as a critical gateway for Lake Freighters and rail traffic. Along the southern shore, the newly constructed Ohio Turnpike cuts through the landscape, signaling the post-war shift toward highway travel.

Military and conservation interests occupy significant territory along the coast, specifically at the Erie Proving Ground and the Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. Offshore, the archipelago of Pelee Island, South Bass Island, and Kelleys Island anchors the international boundary between Ontario and Ohio. This survey also documents the dense settlement patterns of the interior, from the manufacturing hubs of Elyria and Lorain to the agricultural centers of Bowling Green and Findlay.