1960 Map of Deshler

About this map

Deshler serves as the focal point of this Northwest Ohio landscape, situated at a major rail intersection where the Baltimore and Ohio lines converge. The town's grid is clearly defined by streets such as Mulberry St, Maple St, and Holmes St, reflecting its growth as a regional transportation hub. South of the main village, the smaller settlement of Belmore is positioned along the same rail corridor, surrounded by a network of agricultural lands defined by drainage systems like Hammer Creek and Brush Creek. This 1960s survey captures the era's rural life through its distribution of local institutions, including Oakdale Ch and several family or community burial grounds like Woodlawn Cem, West Belmore Cem, and East Belmore Cem. The map illustrates the transition between Henry, Wood, and Putnam counties, where the flat terrain required extensive water management via features like Beaver Creek and Yellow Creek.