2010 Map of Defiance West

About this map

The confluence of the Maumee River and the Auglaize River anchors the landscape in this 2010 survey of the area surrounding Defiance. This region is defined by its intricate network of drainage ditches and creeks, such as Stevens Ditch, Dowe Ditch, and Buckskin Creek, which reflect the managed hydrology of Northwest Ohio's agricultural lands. The settlement of Brunersburg sits just north of the city, positioned along the banks of the Tiffin River. Local history is preserved through a high density of rural burial grounds, including the Marysdale Catholic Cemetery, Shoemaker Cemetery, and Noble and Tiffin Cemetery. To the south, Camp Lacota and its associated Camp Lakota Boy Scout Lake provide a notable recreational landmark. The presence of the Defiance Memorial Airport and Oxbow Lake further distinguishes the transition from the structured urban grid of the city to the expansive section-line road system of the surrounding township.