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1986 Map of Toledo

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Toledo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Toledo and the western shores of Lake Erie dominate this mid-1980s survey, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of major industrial waterways and heavy rail infrastructure. The Maumee River and River Raisin serve as the primary drainage and shipping arteries, while the city center is encircled by the Toledo Terminal RR and lines of the Conrail system. This era captures the heavy transport network before significant late-century shifts, with Metcalf Field and Toledo Express Airport anchoring the region's aviation hubs.

Conservation areas create a stark contrast to the industrial core, particularly along the marshy coastline. Large protected tracts like the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge and Magee Marsh State Wildlife Area preserve the Lake Erie shoreline east of Oregon, while the Maumee State Forest and Oak Openings County Park protect the distinct sandy soils to the west. Farther north across the Michigan-Ohio State Line, the survey details the residential growth in Monroe and coastal communities like Luna Pier.