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1965 Map of Walbridge

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Walbridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Industrial rail infrastructure and suburban expansion define this corner of Wood County during the mid-to-late 20th century. The massive Walbridge Yard serves as a focal point for the Conrail network, illustrating the area's importance as a transportation hub for Northwest Ohio. Residential pockets like Woodville Gardens, Cresceus Farms, and East Lawn are shown as they grew outward between the established villages of Walbridge and Millbury.

Genealogists can find significant local landmarks including Zion Ch and several burial grounds such as Allen Cem, Lake Cem, and the expansive Roselawn Memorial Park (Cemetery). The landscape is crisscrossed by numerous waterways, including Wolf Creek and Cedar Creek, while recreational and commercial sites like Metcalf Field and a Drive-in Theater capture the social character of the era. The presence of the Ohio Turnpike and its Interchange 5 further documents the modernization of the region's automotive corridors.