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1960 Map of Hamler

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Hamler
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Hamler serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape, where the Baltimore and Ohio and Detroit Toledo and Ironton railroads intersect. This junction defined the local economy during the mid-20th century, supporting smaller outlying communities like Gallup and Prentiss. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of drainage channels, including Mess Ditch and Gustwiller Ditch, which were essential for managing the low-lying fields of Marion and Pleasant townships.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the numerous rural landmarks, such as St Paul's Cem and Zion Ch. The map also preserves the locations of local industries, including a Claypit and a Gravel Pit, positioned near the rail lines. These features, along with the clearly marked Henry Co Putnam Co boundary, provide a clear view of the rural infrastructure before modern agricultural consolidation changed the layout of many family farms.