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1960 Map of Ashtabula South

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Ashtabula South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Ashtabula stands as a significant rail and industrial hub near the Lake Erie shoreline, where the Ashtabula River carves a deep valley through the northern landscape. This 1960 era survey reveals a complex transportation network, dominated by the Pennsylvania Line and the New York Chicago and St Louis Line which converge near the city center. The transition from the urban density of Edgewood to the agricultural reaches of Saybrook and Plymouth townships is clearly visible, with several institutions such as Bunker Hill Sch and Windermere Sch serving the growing mid-century community.

Further south, the landscape softens into the Austinburg and Jefferson townships, where the Grand River and its tributaries like Coffee Creek define the terrain. Local history is anchored by sites like Ridgeview Burial Park and Austinburg Center Cem, while early aviation and infrastructure are represented by the Jefferson Airport and the Radio Tower (WICA). The map provides a look at a region balanced between its deep industrial rail roots and its traditional farming heritage.