2019 Map of Wightmans Grove

About this map

The Sandusky River winds toward its outlet at Muddy Creek Bay and Lake Erie in this coastal landscape of northern Ohio. The terrain is defined by a intricate system of wetlands and inlets, including Yellow Swale, Cottonwood Swale, and Green Bayou, reflecting the marshy character of the lake's southwestern shore. Small settlements like Wightmans Grove and Shannon are interspersed among extensive drainage networks such as Druckenmiller Ditch and Mehlow Ditch, which were essential for managing the low-lying agricultural lands of Sandusky and Ottawa counties. Genealogists will find several burial grounds identified throughout the area, including Saint Philomena Cem, Brier Hill Cem, and Gibbs Cem, often located near named family groves like Schlegels Grove. The map also captures the local industry and community life through features like Gibbs Field and the residential cluster at Muncie Hollow, providing a detailed look at the rural fabric near Fremont.