1960 Map of Ayersville

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Powell Creek and its many winding tributaries, such as Wagner Run and Sutphen Run, carve deep, wooded ravines into the flat agricultural landscape of this three-county corner in Northwest Ohio. The map documents the rural intersections of Defiance, Paulding, and Putnam counties, where the community of Ayersville serves as a local hub near the Old Railroad Grade. This mid-century survey captures a landscape defined by century-old family farms and religious centers, featuring landmarks like Beulah Ch and Highland Ch. Local history researchers will find a wealth of genealogical data through the numerous family and community burial grounds, including Taylor Cem, Ice Cem, and Myers Cem. Transportation is represented by a grid of farm-to-market roads like Pleasant Bend Road and Watson Road, alongside the specialized Bauer Landing Field.