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1960 Map of Wetsel

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Wetsel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Agricultural patterns and cross-county boundaries define this 1960 landscape where the borders of Paulding, Van Wert, and Putnam counties converge. The small settlement of Wetsel sits centrally at a crossroads, surrounded by a network of rural routes like Elm Sugar Grove Church Road and Dixon Cavett Road. This area is characterized by its organized section lines and a reliance on local creeks for drainage, including Town Creek, Dog Creek, and Middle Creek.

Genealogists will find a wealth of community landmarks, including several country churches such as Mt Pleasant Ch and Harmony Ch. The map also identifies the Kidner Cem and Ridge Cem, along with the County Home in the southwestern corner. The inclusion of a Quarry and the Tri-County Airport near the northern boundary reflects the local industry and infrastructure of the mid-20th century, even as the landscape remained primarily rural.