2016 Map of Elgin

About this map

Elgin and Monticello anchor this rural landscape where the borders of Van Wert, Mercer, Auglaize, and Allen counties converge. The terrain is defined by the winding course of the Saint Marys River and its tributaries, including Kyle Prairie Cr and Eightmile Cr. This survey illustrates a dense network of township and county roads that follow the rigid Public Land Survey System grid, typical of western Ohio’s agricultural heartland. Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, with numerous family and community burial grounds such as Hussey Cem, Goodwin Cem, and Hamilton Bethel Cem scattered across the townships. Small crossroads like Converse and Converse Station suggest the historical importance of local rail or transit points in connecting these farming communities to the wider region.