2016 Map of Defiance West

About this map

The confluence of the Maumee River, Tiffin River, and Auglaize River dominates this landscape, anchoring the city of Defiance at a vital historical waterway junction. The transition from industrial and urban layouts in the southeast to the sprawling agricultural grids of Northwest Ohio is marked by numerous legacy landmarks. Scattered across the township sections are several small family and community burial grounds, including the Shoemaker Cem, Marysdale Catholic Cem, and the Defiance County Home Cem. North of the main city center, Brunersburg sits near the winding Tiffin River, while the Defiance Memorial Airport and Oxbow Lake serve as modern landmarks. The area's drainage history is visible through a network of engineered waterways such as Dowe Ditch and Stevens Ditch, which support the intensive farming characteristic of the region.