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1963 Map of Broadview Heights

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Broadview Heights
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Cleveland Ordnance Plant (US Military Res) anchors the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a period of significant federal and institutional presence in the region. To the north and east, the burgeoning residential expansion of Broadview Heights and North Royalton is evident, characterized by numerous local schools like Blossom Hill Sch and Hillside Jr High Sch. The map documents a critical era of infrastructure development as the Ohio Turnpike cuts across the terrain, intersecting with established routes like Royalton-Brecksville Road.

Natural features such as Chippewa Creek and the Royalton-Brecksville Reservation contrast with industrial elements, including various Gas Wells and the Independence Substation. Institutional landmarks like the Veterans Administration Hospital and religious sites such as St Basil Ch and the Peter and Paul Cemetery provide essential reference points for genealogists and local historians tracing the mid-century growth of these Cuyahoga County communities.