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The history of Hidden Lakes

Below: maps from 1913 on.

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What stands out about Hidden Lakes’ past

Read from the archive, the National Register and the record. The page puts what stands out first.

A history waiting to be writtenNo old photos of Hidden Lakes are in the public archives yet. The rest are in attics and albums.On the map since 19134 editions of the USGS map, 1913 to 1973. Watch Hidden Lakes change.
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On the map

Hidden Lakes on the map, 1913 to 1973

Every edition of the U.S. Geological Survey’s map of Hidden Lakes. Tap a year, or press play to watch the town change.

Hidden Lakes on the 1913 USGS mapHidden Lakes on the 1943 USGS mapHidden Lakes on the 1961 USGS mapHidden Lakes on the 1973 USGS map1913Mount Gilead sheet · 1:62,500

U.S. Geological Survey historical topographic maps (public domain), via Esri’s collection of the scans. The red ring marks the center of Hidden Lakes.

The story so far

Hidden Lakes, in brief

Wikipedia doesn’t have a history of Hidden Lakes yet. The photos, dates and memories neighbors add here are how it gets written.

Hidden Lakes is a census-designated place (CDP) in Morrow County, Ohio, United States, corresponding to the Hidden Lakes Campground community. It was first listed as a CDP for the 2020 census, at which time it had a resident population of 52. Wikipedia Search Hidden Lakes, Ohio: Difference between revisions Article Talk Language Download PDF Watch In recent years Hidden Lakes has been a subject of controversy as it has been overrun with squatters and drug use. There are 1,000 legally deeded lots. Out of those only 500 or so are occupied. Out of those 500 less than 200 pay dues to the association for upkeep of common ground and common buildings according to the Hidden Lakes Community Associa…

Intro from Wikipedia. Population: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Weddings on Main Street, storms, parades, school pictures, the old store. If it’s in your family album, it belongs here.

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Famous people

Famous people close to Hidden Lakes

Nobody well known was born in Hidden Lakes itself, so here are the best known from just nearby.

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Harry SteelOlympic medalist in wrestling · b. 1899
Clarence DillAmerican politician · b. 1884
Edwin Taylor PollockUS Navy Captain, Naval Governor · b. 1870
William Graves SharpAmerican politician · b. 1859
Dawn Powell(1896-1965) American writer · b. 1896
William Vermillion HoustonAmerican physicist · b. 1900
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History across the town line

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Where this page comes from

Founding dates: Wikidata, Wikipedia, the U.S. post office records of Blevins & Helbock (CC0) and the Census. Homes by year built: Census ACS 2020–24. National Register of Historic Places: National Park Service (list of May 22, 2026). Old photos, postcards and papers: Wikimedia Commons, the Library of Congress and other public archives, credited on each item’s page. Maps: U.S. Geological Survey historical topographic maps (via Esri) and Sanborn fire-insurance maps (Library of Congress). History text and census tables: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Places that used to be: USGS Geographic Names Information System (2021). How TownRatings grades history →

From U.S. Geological Survey historical maps. Archive images are copied here with their credits and licenses, shown on each photo’s page. Refreshed monthly.