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2016 Map of Berkey

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Berkey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Berkey and Richfield Center anchor this 2016 survey along the state line where Michigan and Ohio meet. The landscape is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and country roads, such as Sylvania Metamora Rd and Richfield Center Rd, that service a series of small rural communities and family-named cemeteries. These burial grounds, including Wolfinger Cem and Sharples Cem, provide significant markers for genealogists tracing the early agricultural families of Monroe and Lucas counties.

The winding course of Tenmile Cr cuts across the northern half of the map, contrasting with the straight engineered lines of the township boundaries. Religious life in these border communities is represented by notable landmarks like Saint Elizabeths Catholic Cem and Immaculate Conception Catholic Cem. This modern survey reflects the enduring character of these borderlands, showing the continued relevance of local hamlets like Mitchaw and Frankfort in the 21st century.