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When locating property on a plat map, it is necessary to know the range, township, section, and part of the section.  The range and township numbers indicate in which township to look.
 
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Local History Portal

Wayne County, Ohio Online Resource Center Portals Organization • Genealogy • Local History

Main Digital Collection Townships

Welcome to the Wayne County Public Library Local History Portal.

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1873 and 1897 Caldwell's Atlas
Images of the 1873 and 1897 plat map may be found by clicking on the township. The village maps are included on the township pages. By clicking on the town, historical information will be found pertaining to that town.
About Historical Atlases
Plat maps, when used by themselves or with land deeds, are vital to have when trying to locate property. The department has a few plat maps from the 19th century, including about 1820, 1826, 1856, 1873 and 1897. We have several from the 20th century. When locating property on a plat map, it is necessary to know the range, township, section, and part of the section. The range and township numbers indicate in which township to look.



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