1960 Map of Ayersville

About this map

Ayersville serves as the primary hub in this Northwest Ohio landscape, which is defined by a dense grid of rural roads and the winding paths of Powell Creek and its tributaries. The drainage of the North Fork Powell Creek and South Fork Powell Creek creates fingers of wooded terrain that break up the expansive agricultural plots of Defiance, Paulding, and Putnam Counties. Genealogists will find a wealth of local markers, including family and community burial grounds such as Myers Cem, Hill Cem, and Ice Cem. The map also captures several country congregations, notably Highland Ch and Mt Zion Ch, which anchor the surrounding townships. South of the main settlement, the presence of Bauer Landing Field and the Grange Hall along the county line reflects the mid-century intersection of aviation and rural community life.