1981 Map of Grand River

About this map

The Thompson River carves a winding path through the rolling hills of Decatur County, anchoring a landscape defined by its agricultural roots and river-bottom timber. Near the center of the sheet, the town of Grand River serves as the primary settlement, while the smaller community of Westerville sits further north along the Sand Creek drainage. The map reveals the imprint of early transportation and industry, specifically the Old Railroad Grade that once connected these rural outposts. Several family-named burial grounds, including O'Grady Cem, Westervelt Cem, and Munyon Cem, provide essential data for genealogists tracing the local homesteaders of Richland and Grand River townships. Public land use is evident at the Sand Creek State Wildlife Area and Shewmaker County Park, preserving the natural character of the river valley.