1953 Map of Aurora

About this map

The Aurora and Taborville areas in the early 1950s showcase a transition between agricultural land and emerging suburban development within the Connecticut Western Reserve. This survey period finds the Ohio Turnpike Under Construction across the southern edge of the map, a massive infrastructure project that would soon reshape regional travel and local property lines. Small lakes and water features define the landscape, from the prominent Sunny Lake and Round-up Lake to the Waterfall and the winding Aurora Branch. Local history is preserved in the location of the Plainview Ch and the Fowler Cem, while the industrial and recreational character of the era is evident at the Sand Pit near Geauga Lake and the YMCA Camp. The Erie railroad corridor remains a primary transit artery, cutting diagonally through the townships of Bainbridge and Aurora.