1961 Map of Botkins

About this map

Greenville Treaty Line bisects this section of the Ohio landscape, marking a significant historical boundary between different land survey systems. North of this line, the terrain is organized by the First Principal Meridian under Congress Lands, while the area to the south follows the Miami River Survey. The Baltimore and Ohio railroad serves as the primary industrial spine, connecting the core settlements of Botkins and Anna. This era captures a rural network of family-named roads and burial grounds, including the adjacent Old Loramie Valley Cem and New Loramie Valley Cem near Loramie Creek. Local infrastructure is further defined by various Gravel Pits and a specialized Fish Hatchery, illustrating a mid-century economy rooted in resource management and transport. Small hamlets like Santa Fe and Rumley appear alongside numerous country churches such as Olive Branch Ch, documenting the established social fabric of Shelby and Auglaize counties.