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1952 Map of Tontogany

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Tontogany
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Waterville sits at a strategic bend of the Maumee River, where the landscape is defined by the river’s wide channel and several prominent islands. This 1950s revision shows the settlement's relationship to the water and the major transportation arteries that shaped its growth. The New York Chicago and St Louis railroad cuts through the western edge of the community, while the Napoleon Road and Toledo Road provided critical overland connections.

Along the riverbank, the presence of Farnsworth and the geological landmark of Roche de Boeuf suggest an area valued for its natural features and river access. The map captures the boundary between Lucas and Wood counties as it follows the midline of the river, bisecting large river features like Missionary Island and Granger Island. Local history is further grounded by the inclusion of a Cem near the town center, serving as a point of interest for genealogical research.