1961 Map of Waldo

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The Olentangy River and Whetstone Creek converge within the southern reach of this 1961 survey, where the rising waters of the Delaware Reservoir have reshaped the central landscape. The surrounding agricultural terrain is defined by a dense network of family-named corners and rural cemeteries, reflecting the deeply rooted settlement patterns of Marlboro and Richland townships. Numerous small burying grounds, including Wolfinger Cem, Augenstein Cem, and Berringer Cem, are scattered across the plains, serving as vital landmarks for genealogical research. The village of Waldo sits at a strategic junction in the north, while smaller settlements like Norton and Troyton anchor the western reaches. The transition of former farmland into the Delaware Reservoir Wildlife Area illustrates the mid-century shift toward large-scale water management and conservation in this part of Ohio.