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2023 Map of Hoytville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Hoytville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The small village of Hoytville serves as the focal point of this agricultural landscape in northwestern Ohio, situated at the junction of Twp Hwy 124 and Otsego Pike. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of waterways and drainage ditches, including the North Branch Portage River, Needles Creek, and the Cutoff Ditch. This drainage system is characteristic of the former Great Black Swamp region, where managed water flow turned dense marshland into productive farmland.

Several smaller settlements and historical locations dot the countryside, such as Deweyville, Hancock, and Butlers Mill. In the northern section, the Baltimore and Ohio RR cuts across the corner near Cygnet Rd, while the Deshler Municipal Landing Strip provides an aviation waypoint to the west. Local history is anchored by the Jackson Township Cem and Thomas Cem, reflecting the generations of farming families who established themselves along the wood and hancock county line.