1960 Map of Wetsel

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Van Wert and Paulding Counties centers on the crossroads of Wetsel and Hoaglin, appearing here as it was during the 1959-1960 surveys. The map illustrates a strict section-line grid typical of Northwest Ohio, where early townships like Jackson and Monterey are defined by straight-line roads such as Wisener Road and Dixon Cavett Road. Small religious and community centers like Harmony Ch and Union Ch anchor the rural population, while the Tri-County Airport near the Putnam County line shows the mid-century intersection of traditional farming and modern aviation. Waterways including Dog Creek and Middle Creek meander across the surveyed land lines, providing natural drainage for the surrounding fields. Family researchers may find interest in the distinct placement of local burial grounds like Dotson Cem and Ridge Cem, which serve as permanent records of the area's early settlement families.