2023 Map of Elgin

About this map

The Saint Marys River meanders through the southern half of this Western Ohio landscape, creating a distinct riparian contrast to the rigid agricultural grid of the surrounding townships. Situated at the junction of Van Wert, Allen, Mercer, and Auglaize counties, the area is defined by its rural heritage and early crossroads settlements like Elgin and Converse Station. This map is particularly dense with small family and community burial grounds, providing a significant resource for genealogical research. Features such as Goodwin Cem, Fissel Lauth Cem, and New Salem Cem are scattered across the terrain, often located near the winding courses of Jennings Creek or Kyle Prairie Creek. The infrastructure reflects a long-established rural economy, with numerous township roads like Monticello Spencerville Rd and Venedocia St Marys Rd connecting the outlying farmsteads to the local centers.