2019 Map of Willshire

About this map

The Saint Marys River winds through the borderlands of Ohio and Indiana, anchoring the small community of Willshire. This agricultural landscape is defined by its rectilinear road grid and drainage networks, including Duer Ditch and Blue Creek, which have supported farming for generations. The map reveals a high density of rural cemeteries that trace the early settlement history of Van Wert and Mercer counties, such as Tricker Cem and Duck Creek Cem. Near the southern edge of the quadrangle, the settlement of Chattanooga serves as a local hub. Transportation is represented by a mix of state routes and township roads, while aviation history is marked by the presence of Hamrick Airport. The topography is relatively level, characteristic of the glacial plains that define this portion of the Midwest, where water management through features like Little Blue Cr remains vital to the local economy.