AUDITOR
MAP OF THE MONTH

February 2026

Mother of Presidents

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The February Map of the Month, “Mother of Presidents,” was created in 1939 and has been hanging in the Auditor’s Office for many years. The cartographer for the original map is Arthur B. Suchy (1899–1995) of Cleveland, Ohio. He studied at Colgate University in New York and spent over 50 years working as a commercial artist and illustrator. Other maps he created include “The Heart of Cleveland” (1928) and “Key West, Florida. Cayo Hueso” (1940). Stacy Knight added information on each President who hails from Ohio.

January 2026

Winter Hiking Series 2026

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This map features the Fairfield County Parks District’s 2026 Winter Hikes Series. There were five hikes planned in the month of January.

December 2025

From Past to Present: Local Churches and their Christmas Celebrations

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This Map of the Month highlights local churches and their Christmas celebrations, connecting community traditions from the past to the present.

November 2025

Past and Present Railroads of Fairfield County, Ohio

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Fairfield County is home to two major railroads: The Indiana & Ohio Railway and The Kanawha River Railroad.

October 2025

Baldwin Inn

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The Baldwin Inn was once located at the corner of Route 188 and Marietta Road on the east side of Lancaster. In 1936, Lewis Cook of the Lancaster Eagle Gazette highlighted the property and its spooky history (included on the map). This map was completed last year after October had already passed. Curt Truax and Nick Dilley (formerly with the GIS office) worked on this together before Nick left for the Engineer’s Office.

September 2025

High School Football is Back!

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In honor of high school football season, this map provides the locations of the high school football stadiums in Fairfield County.

August 2025

Blessing Box - Little Library

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With summer in full bloom and long days made for stories, it’s the perfect time to stop by a little library—take a book, leave a book, or trade a tale or two. The map also contains blessing box locations for those in need of non-perishable food items. If you have updates on either of these locations, please email Stacy Knight.

July 2025

Fairfield County Independence Day Celebrations

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Looking for a 4th of July celebration in Fairfield County? This map highlights parades and fireworks displays happening this weekend.

June 2025

Festivals of Fairfield County

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Looking for a festival or two to attend this summer? Fairfield County comes alive throughout the year with a vibrant array of festivals—heritage, agriculture, arts, crafts, and music.

May 2025

Islands of Buckeye Lake

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Buckeye Lake has many islands, which are featured in this Map of the Month.

April 2025

Hiking/Walking Trails

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Perfect for the arrival of warmer days—this map shows hiking and walking trails across the county, including locations, lengths, and difficulty ratings. There are eight different trails at four locations. Happy hiking!

March 2025

Revenge

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Revenge, Ohio was a farming town in the late 1800’s. Revenge was located in Madison Township, Fairfield County, at the southern end of Revenge Road (County Hwy 26) where it meets Clearcreek Road (County Hwy 69).

February 2025

Ohio President's

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This map features seven U.S. Presidents born in Ohio, plus William Henry Harrison—born in Virginia, but a resident of Ohio from 1812 on. Thank you to Nick Dilley for creating this map before he headed to the Engineer’s Office.

January 2025

Blessing Box Little Library

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An updated map of Blessing Boxes and Little Libraries. If you have an updated location to share, please let us know.

December 2024

Will Christmas be White this Year?

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Wondering what the chances are of a white Christmas this year? Our December Map of the Month has your answer.

November 2024

Coronet Awards

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What is a Coronet Award? The award honors homeowners, business owners, industry, schools, churches, and public property that have undergone significant improvements in landscaping, restoration, or renovation each year. Any project can be large or small, but it must be visible to a passerby. The public and Fairfield County Heritage Association members can nominate properties for the award. The Coronet Award committee selects the winners. Winners receive a plaque and a one-year membership to the Fairfield County Heritage Association. The Auditor’s Office received this award in 2021 for the renovation of the Real Estate Assessment Offices at 108 North High Street in Lancaster.

October 2024

Haunted Map + Fairgrounds Aerial Map

This month, we have two maps to share! The Haunted Map has been updated for 2024. We also have an aerial map of the fairgrounds with a key identifying the buildings and their use. Thank you, Stacy, for these maps!

September 2024

Map of the Ohio Canal

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The September Map of the Month is a LiDAR view of the Ohio Canal along Walnut Creek highlighting the infrastructure that was built to make the canal system possible. Looking closely at the map, you can also see how Walnut Creek has changed course over the years.

August 2024

Coffee Shops in Downtown Lancaster

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The August Map of the Month is here! Take a look at popular coffee shops in downtown Lancaster. What is your must-stop coffee shop?

July 2024

Mound Builders, Bremen, Ohio

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Our July Map of the Month features an Ancient Native American earthwork that originated where the Village of Bremen exists today. There were two concentric elliptical mounds, approximately 100 feet apart, with the outer mound seven to eight feet in height. This earthwork was more likely used for social or ceremonial purposes, as those for defense were located on higher ground. Most of the information for this month’s feature was obtained thanks to a former resident closely involved with Bremen’s Historical Society!

June 2024

Flood of 1948 (Lancaster)

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Flood of 1948 that hit Lancaster and spurred the development of the Hunter’s Run Conservancy District.

May 2024

Memorial Day Traditions at Fairfield County Cemeteries

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The May Map of the Month features over 150 cemeteries in Fairfield County, along with Memorial Day traditions to remember those who lost their lives in battle.

April 2024

Covered Bridges

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The April Map of the Month is here! This month’s map highlights the five covered bridges located in Fairfield County Park District parks. For more information, visit fairfieldcountyparks.org/bridges.

March 2024

Heritage Tour Homes

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The Map of the Month for March showcases homes in the Historic District that have been featured on the Heritage Tour of Homes.

February 2024

Galesburgh Composite

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Have you heard of Galesburgh? This former town existed in Bloom Township from 1871 to early 1873. The February Map of the Month takes a look at the town’s brief history and approximate location.

January 2024

Blessing Boxes and Little Libraries (Lancaster Area)

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The January Map of the Month is here and it may be the best yet! Stacy Knight put together a map with all Little Library and Blessing Box locations in the area. Thanks to everyone who sent locations to her!

December 2023

Christmas Traditions Around the World

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The December Map of the Month is here! Take a look at Christmas Traditions Around the World.

November 2023

Precincts and School Districts

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November 7th is Election Day, so it’s only fitting that the November Map of the Month features precincts throughout Fairfield County. This month includes a precinct map of Fairfield County (FairfieldCountyPrecincts) as well as a map of the City of Lancaster (LancasterPrecincts). If you are not sure where your polling location is, use the Board of Elections Polling Location Search: Polling Location Search.

October 2023

Ancient Earthworks

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The Map of the Month is here! This month we learn more about two ancient earthworks found in the area. Zoom in on the map to read more about the Rock Mill Work and The Cross.

September 2023

Village of Baltimore

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The September Map of the Month is here and it will be of special interest to residents of Liberty Township and Baltimore. Check out the growth of the Village of Baltimore, Ohio from 1930 to 2022.

August 2023

Researching Parcel History Online

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The August Map of the Month highlights the websites available to research a parcel’s history. Owner information, aerial maps, surveys, tax maps, and recorded deeds are part of the vast amounts of data available online. The map features examples of different maps accessible.

July 2023

LiDAR of Mt. Pleasant

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The July Map of the Month is a LiDAR view of Mt. Pleasant showing its height as well as its elements. LiDAR is an acronym for “light detection and ranging” or “laser imaging, detection, and ranging”.

June 2023

Rain, Rain, Go Away... But Where Does It Go?

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Where does excess surface water go in Fairfield County? The June Map of the Month shows which three waterways receive the excess water. These rivers flow into the Ohio River, which empties into the Mississippi before ending the journey in the Gulf of Mexico!

May 2023

Severe Weather Events in Fairfield County

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This month’s map highlights historical severe weather events in Fairfield County.

April 2023

Heat Map of Sales

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This month’s map is a heat map showing the hottest areas for property sales in 2022. Thank you, Randy Carter, for creating this map!

March 2023

CAUV Parcels and Potential Solar Projects

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The March Map of the Month shows the CAUV parcels in Fairfield County and the amount of properties enrolled in the CAUV (Current Agricultural Use Value) program. With abundant fair fields, Fairfield County is home to a large amount of agriculture. Also shown on this map is the location and statistics of potential solar projects in the county and how it relates to CAUV.

February 2023

Stonewall Cemetery and Its History

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The February Map of the Month features Stonewall Cemetery in Hocking Township. The cemetery was conveyed to President James Monroe in 1817 with the President of the United States serving as trustee of the cemetery until ownership was returned to Fairfield County in 1960.

January 2023

Zane’s Grant Map

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The January Map of the Month features the land granted to Ebenezer Zane in 1796 by the United States Congress. According to the Ohio History Connection, in 1796, Ebenezer Zane petitioned Congress to allow him to survey and build a road through the Northwest Territory from Wheeling Virginia (now West Virginia) to Limestone, Kentucky. Zane requested payment for these services be three tracts of land as well as the surveying costs. Land Grant 3 included what is now considered to be downtown Lancaster.

December 2022

Christmas Tree Farms

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The December Map of the Month contains information on tree farms in Fairfield County, including tree varieties, what to look for when selecting a Christmas tree, and how to care for your tree.

November 2022

Thanksgiving Dinner — Where Is It Produced?

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The November Map of the Month focuses on where traditional Thanksgiving foods are grown or produced.

October 2022

Hauntings & Legends

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The Auditor’s Office is pleased to announce our Map of the Month series. The October 2022 map highlights purported hauntings and legends throughout Fairfield County.