2023 Map of Lacarne

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern reaches of this coastal Ohio landscape, where vast wetlands like Navarre Marsh and Toussaint Marsh dictate the pattern of human settlement. The map traces a complex network of waterways, from the winding Portage River near Oak Harbor to the smaller Lacarpe Creek and Rusha Creek. These natural features separate small lakefront communities such as Long Beach and Sand Beach from inland settlements like Lacarne. Local genealogy is well-supported by the inclusion of several burying grounds, including Locust Point Cem, Rusha Cem, and Lacarpe Cem. The transition from the developed Paradise Acres to the preserved marshlands highlights the region's historical reliance on both the Great Lakes shoreline and the rich drainage basins of the interior.