1960 Map of Convoy

About this map

The village of Convoy serves as the central hub for this rural portion of Van Wert County, where the Penn Central railroad cuts diagonally across a landscape dominated by agriculture and systematic road grids. This 1960 survey, later updated with 1971 aerial data, reveals a community deeply rooted in its local institutions, including numerous country churches such as Sugar Ridge Ch, Asbury Ch, and Pleasant Chapel. The importance of education is evidenced by the Convoy Union Jr High Sch and St Johns Sch. Beyond the village limits, the terrain is drained by a complex network of waterways including Blue Creek, Pottawatomie Cr, and Monkey Run. This map captures the transition from traditional small-town life to the late 20th century, where industry like Union Quarries sits alongside long-established landmarks like the Township Cem.