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2023 Map of Brighton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Brighton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Huron Co Lorain Co boundary line divides a landscape defined by the winding paths of the East Fork Vermilion River and the West Branch Black River. This part of Ohio maintains a distinctly rural character, where small settlements like White Fox and the village of Rochester are connected by a grid of named township roads. The map captures an area notable for its small-scale aviation, featuring several private landing strips such as Ross Airport, Kosik Airport, and Double S Farms Airport.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of burial sites across the township, including the Brighton Township Cem, Old Brighton Cem, and the Rochester Station Cem. The presence of Gore Orphanage Rd and Kipton Reservoir further identifies local landmarks within this agricultural corridor. The eastern edge of the map introduces the outskirts of Wellington, providing a contrast to the dispersed farmsteads found throughout the quadrangle.