2013 Map of Elgin

About this map

Elgin and Converse anchor this rural landscape in the western reaches of Ohio, where the grid of the Public Land Survey System meets a complex series of county boundaries. The map traces the intersections of Van Wert, Allen, Auglaize, and Mercer Counties, a jurisdictional patchwork defined by small farming communities and historic burials. The southern portion of the quadrangle is shaped by the winding course of the Saint Marys River and its tributaries, including Eightmile Cr and Hussey Cr. Genealogists will find an exceptional concentration of family and community burial grounds, from the Goodwin Cem in the north to the Calvary Cem and Hankin Cem further south. Notable rural landmarks like Gallman Farms and the Seibert Farm reflect the deep agricultural roots of the region, while the small settlement of Monticello and the legacy location of Converse Station suggest the former importance of rail and road transport in these townships.