2016 Map of Creston

About this map

Creston and Burbank anchor the northern edge of this Wayne County landscape, where the agricultural traditions of north-central Ohio are written in the density of its family and community burial grounds. The terrain is defined by the slow drainage of Killbuck Creek and Killbuck Ditch, a system that includes the Chippewa Watershed Conservation District Structure Reservoir. This modern survey illustrates a network of rural hamlets including Canaan, Golden Corners, and Hermanville connected by historical routes like the Wooster Pike. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of numerous cemeteries, such as Maple Mound Cem, Wayne Presbyterian Cem, and the Beech Grove Cem near the eastern boundary. The map reflects a landscape where small-scale settlement patterns have persisted alongside significant water management efforts, maintaining a clear record of local land use and community lineage through the early 21st century.