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1913 Map of Alvordton

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Alvordton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

West Unity and Archbold anchor this early 20th-century survey of the rural borderlands between Ohio and Michigan. The landscape is defined by a dense network of numbered school districts and country churches, such as Gray Church and the Mennonite Church, reflecting the area's strong communal and religious foundations. Significant rail infrastructure crosses the territory, including the Wabash RR and the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern RR, which fueled the growth of shipping points like Alvordton and Munson.

The hydrography of the region is dominated by the Tiffin River and Bean Creek, which meander through townships like Franklin and German. The map captures the agricultural transition of the era, where small family-named institutions like Lippy School and Stoner School were the centers of rural life. The presence of the Cincinnati Northern RR intersecting with other lines highlights the importance of this region as a transit corridor for Midwestern trade.