1965 Map of Ottawa NW

About this map

The Old Indian Treaty Boundary carves a diagonal path across the landscape of northern Centropolis and Appanoose, marking a significant historical line of demarcation that still influenced the layout of rural land tracts in the mid-1960s. This agricultural region at the border of Douglas County and Franklin County is defined by a network of drainage systems, most notably Appanoose Creek and Eightmile Creek. Local community life is anchored by traditional landmarks like the Appanoose School, Appanoose Church, and Eightmile Church. Genealogists will find several burial grounds mapped in detail, including Appanoose Cemetery, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, and the Kaub Cemetery. Small industrial activities such as a quarry appear near the creeks, while the township of Marion occupies the northernmost reaches of this survey.