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2010 Map of Helena

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Helena
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Muddy Creek and its various tributaries, including the South Branch Muddy Creek and Little Muddy Creek, define the drainage patterns of this Sandusky County landscape. The area is characterized by several small rural hubs including Helena, Millersville, and Burgoon, each still identified by its respective post office at this time. The settlement pattern follows a rigid grid of county roads, such as County Rd-41 and County Rd-13, which intersect at smaller hamlets like Tinney, Girton, and Squires.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds distributed across the townships, from the Saint Marys Cemetery near Millersville to the Smith Cemetery and Quinshan Cemetery. The presence of Mud Creek Prairie and Ottawa Prairie suggests areas of distinct local ecology amidst the widespread agricultural development. Man-made alterations to the natural hydrology are evident in features like Gries Ditch and Flechtner Ditch, which support the intensive drainage required for farming in this part of Northwest Ohio.