2013 Map of Oakwood

About this map

Oakwood and Grover Hill anchor this rural landscape in Paulding County, where the meandering paths of the Auglaize River and Little Auglaize River define the local topography. The map reveals a deeply established agricultural network, marked by namesake operations such as Germann Swine Farm, Sycamore Flats Farm, and Canal Farms. The small settlement of Melrose sits central to the quadrangle, while the site of Fort Brown near the confluence of the rivers speaks to the area's older frontier history. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites including Auglaize Chapel Cem, Mellinger Cem, and Boutwell Cem, many located near the banks of creeks like Middle Creek and Prairie Cr. The presence of Canalport and Canal Farms reflects the legacy of early nineteenth-century water transport systems that once connected these Northwest Ohio communities to larger markets.