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2022 Map of Van Wert

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Van Wert
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Van Wert sits at the northern edge of this Decatur County landscape, where the local road network bridges the transition between agricultural uplands and the river valleys to the south. The terrain is defined by the branching paths of the West Little River and its companion, the W Little River, which together carve a complex drainage pattern across the township. This modern survey reflects the enduring rural character of the region, where the grid of section lines is occasionally interrupted by more whimsical local designations like Popcorn Rd.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and community burial sites, including McKee Cem, Clinton Cem, and Shy Cem, which are scattered among the timbered draws and creeks. The map also captures the northern outskirts of Leon, providing a detailed view of the southern corridor along Hillside Rd and the headwaters of Jonathan Cr. These landmarks, along with smaller tributaries like Redmans Br and Long Cr, illustrate the fundamental relationship between the area's water sources and its historic settlement patterns.