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2010 Map of Alger

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Alger
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

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Alger and McGuffey anchor this rural Hardin County landscape, where the agricultural grid is deeply etched by a complex system of drainage infrastructure. The presence of Cottonwood Ditch, Cooney Ditch, and the channelized Scioto River reveals a history of land reclamation essential for farming the fertile black soils of the former Scioto Marsh. These engineered waterways intersect with a dense network of county and township roads that define the region's rectilinear layout.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial grounds, including Preston Cemetery, Woodlawn Cemetery, and Shadley Cemetery. Small settlements like Huntersville, Quickstep, and Walton are situated along these transit lines, marking the enduring nodes of rural life. Significant landmarks such as the Alger Post Office and McGuffey Post Office serve as central points for these communities, while natural water features like Dunlap Creek and Grass Creek provide the original topographical character of the plains.