1960 Map of Hoytville

About this map

Baltimore and Ohio rail lines cut a diagonal path across this Northwest Ohio landscape, serving as a primary corridor for the small agricultural hubs of Hoytville, Hancock, and Deweyville. In the early 1960s, the terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage and creek systems, including the North Branch Portage River and Needles Creek, which illustrate the region's managed water patterns essential for local farming. Cultural landmarks such as Brethren Ch and Bethel Ch provide points of community focus among the grid of township roads. A notable industrial feature is Butlers Mill located near the Wood and Hancock County line, while family-named sites like Thomas Cem offer specific touchpoints for genealogical research. The map also documents the infrastructure of the era, from the Deshler Sewage Disposal plant to the large Pipeline traversing the northern section.