1961 Map of Edon

About this map

Edon serves as the focal point of this northwestern corner of Ohio, where the state line meets Indiana. The landscape is a network of small agricultural settlements and family-named infrastructure, such as Shaffer Bridge and Anspaugh Bridge crossing Fish Creek. The 1970s revisions, shown in purple, reveal the gradual expansion of Edon's residential footprint near the Norfolk and Western rail line. Beyond the towns, the area is heavily marked by its rural social fabric, evidenced by numerous country churches and burial grounds like Mt Pleasant Ch, Bethel Cem, and the Tamarack Sch. The presence of several gravel pits suggests the local importance of the aggregate industry for road maintenance and regional development during this era. The terrain is further defined by various drainage systems, including Eagle Creek and the long Tamarack Ditch.