1961 Map of Edon

About this map

The village of Edon serves as a hub of activity in this rural landscape where the First Principal Meridian separates the farmlands of Ohio and Indiana. The map captures a detailed transition point between states, where the Norfolk and Western railroad corridor cuts through the agricultural grid. Local infrastructure is defined by its many crossings over Fish Creek, including the Shaffer Bridge, Anspaugh Bridge, and Enfield Bridge. Small social and religious centers like Alvarado and the Zion Ch are scattered across the townships of Richland and Florence. Of particular interest to researchers is the presence of numerous family and community burial grounds such as Eddy Cem, Bethel Cem, and Liggett Cem. The landscape is also marked by legacy education sites like Tamarack Sch and natural features like Burdick Lake, providing a clear look at the mid-century rural development of Williams and Steuben counties.