2019 Map of Avon

About this map

The Lake Erie shoreline and the complex hydrology of northern Lorain County define this contemporary landscape. This area is characterized by an intricate network of drainage channels, including Schumaker Ditch, Klingshirn Ditch, and Walker Ditch, which manage the low-lying terrain between the coastal settlements of Sheffield Lake and the inland growth of Avon. The meandering Black River cuts through the southwestern corner, adjacent to Elyria and the grounds of Richards Airport. Genealogists and local researchers will find a high density of burial sites across the quadrangle, from the Avon Cem and Saint Marys Catholic Cem in the east to the Garfield Cem and Day Cem further west. The map also documents the institutional footprint of the region, anchored by the Lorain County Community College and several parochial landmarks like Saint Peters Cem.