1961 Map of West Union

About this map

West Union serves as the focal point of this Adams County landscape, anchored by public institutions like the County Hospital, Childrens Home, and the County Fairgrounds. The town's layout is surrounded by the winding waters of East Fork Eagle Creek and Hannah Run, while to the northeast, the Adams Lake State Reserve provides a notable landmark of mid-century conservation. Cultural and social history is deeply etched into the countryside through numerous small cemeteries and churches, such as Chaparral Cem, Kirker Cem, and the Oak Grove Ch, which mark the intersections of rural roads. The 1974 photo-revisions (shown in purple) illustrate the transition of the era, capturing modern developments like the Drive-in Theater and Roadside Park alongside traditional landmarks like Nixon Chapel Cem. This survey illustrates the steady maturation of the county seat as it expanded while maintaining its traditional agricultural character across the townships of Liberty and Tiffin.