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2016 Map of Glenmore

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Glenmore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Glenmore and its neighboring rural crossroads define the landscape of southwestern Van Wert County in this modern survey. The map reveals a high density of local cemeteries, including family and community sites like Glenn Cem, Balyeat Cem, and Greenbriar Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Ohio. Small settlements such as Abanaka, Schumm, and Dull are situated within a rectilinear grid of township roads, illustrating the persistent agrarian structure of the region.

Water management is a central feature of the terrain, with numerous drainage projects such as Lillick Ditch, Bowen Ditch, and Twentyseven Mile Cr cutting through the fields. These man-made and altered waterways reflect the ongoing engineering required to maintain the productivity of the local farmland. The presence of the Evangelical Protestant Cem near German Church Rd points to the cultural and religious heritage that shaped the settlement of this area.