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2016 Map of Oakwood

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Oakwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Auglaize River and its major tributary, the Little Auglaize River, dictate the geography of this western Ohio landscape. Settled communities like Oakwood and Melrose are established near these waterways, while Grover Hill occupies the southwestern corner of the quadrangle. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous small family and community burial grounds including Auglaize Chapel Cem, Middle Creek Cem, and Hertel Cem.

Modern recreation and historic transit corridors intersect here, as seen in the route of the N Country National Scenic Trail (Buckeye Trail) winding through the river valley. The confluence of Middle Creek and the Little Auglaize River near Roselms demonstrates the intricate drainage patterns typical of the region's agricultural plains. Other landmarks include Fort Brown in the north and several smaller runs such as Barcer Run and Hog Run.