1993 Map of Ashley

About this map

The border of Steuben and DeKalb counties serves as the primary axis for this early 1990s study, where the communities of Ashley and Hudson sit side-by-side along the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor. This landscape is defined by its post-glacial hydrology, featuring a dense network of water bodies including Pigeon Creek, Mink Lake, and the expansive Pleasant Lake. The map details a transition from the agricultural fields of Jackson and Salem townships to the recreational and residential pockets surrounding the lakes. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint several rural landmarks, such as Mt Zion Ch and Hollister Cem, alongside modern infrastructure like Interchange 140 on the interstate and the local Fish Hatchery near the community of Pleasant Lake.