2023 Map of West Elkton

About this map

West Elkton sits at the heart of this landscape along the border of Butler and Preble Counties, where a network of rural roads such as the Free Short Pike and Wayne Trace Rd connects small agricultural communities. The topography is defined by the drainage of Sevenmile Creek and its many tributaries, including Elk Creek and Clear Creek, which carve gentle valleys through the surrounding farmland. Numerous small burial grounds are scattered throughout the region, serving as vital landmarks for genealogists, including Friends Cem and Fairmound Cem near the primary settlement. The southern portion of the area features Greenbrier Lake and Doughman Lake, while the eastern edge is marked by the village of Jacksonburg. This survey documents a contemporary view of a region that remains deeply tied to its historical township boundaries and local family cemeteries.