1961 Map of Montpelier

About this map

Montpelier serves as the primary hub in this northwestern Ohio landscape, situated where the St Joseph River and Nettle Creek converge. The town's mid-century character is reflected in the concentration of civic infrastructure, including the High School, Municipal Park, and Riverside Cem. The surrounding townships of Superior and Jefferson maintain a distinct agricultural identity, punctuated by small rural centers like West Jefferson and the Pulaski settlement. Transport evolution is a dominant theme here, with the modern Ohio Turnpike cutting across the northern sections while the tracks of the Norfolk and Western and Penn Central railroads maintain the traditional industrial corridors. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous family-named landmarks and rural burial sites, such as the Lash Cem and Shiffler Cem, while the Beaver Creek Wildlife Area indicates the preservation of natural drainage basins amidst the cultivated fields.