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2013 Map of Rawson

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Rawson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Ottawa Cr and its tributaries, including Tiderishi Cr and Dukes Run, shape the agricultural landscape of this Hancock County region. Small hubs of commerce and community are centered at Rawson and Mount Cory, where established road networks like Oh-235 and State Route 12 intersect. The map detail reflects a deeply rooted rural society, evidenced by numerous family-named landmarks such as Gorsuch Farm and Jod Bark Farm.

Genealogists will find particular value in the distribution of local burial grounds, ranging from Smith Cem near the center of the quadrangle to Clymer Cem and Schellibas Cem on the periphery. The southwestern corner is anchored by the Bluffton Airport, indicating the area's role in local aviation near the village of Bluffton. Drainage features like Homer Green Ditch and Marsh Run illustrate the land management required for the extensive farming operations shown across the township sections.