1965 Map of Ege

About this map

Chain O'Lakes State Park dominates the western landscape of this mid-1960s survey, revealing a glaciated terrain defined by a dense concentration of kettle lakes such as Bowen Lake, Sucker Lake, and Long Lake. This area of Noble County is characterized by its complex hydrology, where the Blue River and Willow Creek navigate between low hills and marshy depressions. Small crossroads settlements and agricultural hubs like Ege and Bakertown anchor the rural community, connected by a network of section-line roads and the Pennsylvania railroad line in the southeast near the Eel River. Local history is deeply etched into the land through numerous country churches and cemeteries, including Sugar Grove Ch and Grays Cem, which served the farming families of Green and Swan townships. The map also captures several fine details of the era, such as the specific placement of field and fence lines visible from 1948 aerial photography.