2019 Map of Lykens

About this map

Lykens and surrounding rural hamlets are situated within the productive agricultural lands of Crawford County, marking a landscape defined by century-old township grids and small family burial grounds. The area is intersected by numerous watercourses, including Sycamore Creek and Broken Sword Creek, which drain the level terrain. Local history and genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of small community cemeteries like Texas Township Cem, Pipetown Cem, and Eden Cem, which often represent the earliest established points of settlement in this part of Ohio. The proximity of Plankton and Benton highlights the traditional road network that connects these farm communities, while Broken Sword and Lemert sit further south along winding creeks. This 2019 survey documents the enduring settlement patterns of these townships, where long-established section lines and farm-to-market roads continue to shape the local geography.