2016 Map of Alger

About this map

Alger and McGuffey anchor this agrarian landscape in western Hardin County, where the headwaters of the Scioto River begin their journey. The terrain is characterized by an extensive network of drainage infrastructure, including Cottonwood Ditch, Cooney Ditch, and Twin Branches, reflecting the region's history of reclaiming marshland for productive cultivation. Small settlements like Huntersville and Walton are connected by a grid of township and county roads, such as Van Atta Rd and Tyler Rd. Local family history is preserved in several rural burial grounds scattered across the townships, including Preston Cem, Shadley Cem, and Carman Cem. The map illustrates the geometric precision of the Public Land Survey System, with clearly marked section lines and township boundaries like t4s r9e defining the movement of people and property across this corner of Ohio.