1966 Map of Chardon

About this map

The town of Chardon serves as the focal point of this Geauga County landscape, revealing a mid-century community shaped by both industrial extraction and conservation. Located within the historic Connecticut Western Reserve, the area shows an active economy of Gravel Pits and a Quarry situated near the headwaters of the Cuyahoga River. In the years following the war, suburban expansion is evidenced by several developments, including the Drive-in Theater along Butternut Road and the Chardon Airfield. Educational and religious life is anchored by institutions such as the Sisters of Notre Dame Educational Center and St Marys Sch. Outside the village center, the landscape transitions to the Aquilla Lake Wildlife Area and the Hambden Orchard Wildlife Area, while the remnants of the Old Railroad Grade trace a path through Munson township, marking a transition in local transportation.