1961 Map of Ashley

About this map

Ashley and Cardington serve as the primary hubs in this central Ohio landscape, where the survey details a complex transition between distinct land systems. The Greenville Treaty Line creates a visible shift in property patterns, separating the Congress Lands to the north from the United States Military District to the south. This boundary bisects townships like Richland and Cardington, influencing the local road network and farm layouts. The topography is defined by the valley of Whetstone Creek, which feeds into the northern reaches of the Delaware Reservoir. Transportation is anchored by the New York Central line running through the heart of the village of Ashley, passing near the Richardson Airport and the local Waterworks. Numerous family and community burial grounds, including Ashley Union Cem and Gavitt Cem, are scattered across the rural townships of Westfield, Lincoln, and Oxford.