1953 Map of Burton

About this map

Punderson Lake and the surrounding woodlands of Punderson State Park dominate the central landscape of this Geauga County survey. The area exhibits a pattern of small settlements and agricultural crossroads, including Newbury Center, South Newbury, and Welshfield. This region, part of the Connecticut Western Reserve, was divided into townships like Burton, Auburn, and Troy by the Connecticut Land Company, as evidenced by the rectilinear road network and property divisions. Numerous smaller water bodies, such as Kiwanis Lake, Restful Lake, and Lake Kelso, are scattered across the terrain, feeding into larger systems like the Cuyahoga River and Bridge Creek. Local social history is well-preserved through the many family and community cemeteries, including Slitor Cem and Shadyside Cem, alongside landmarks like Troy Sch and Pleasant Hill Ch.