1994 Map of Cleveland South

About this map

The urban and suburban corridors connecting Akron and Cleveland anchor this mid-1990s survey, illustrating the dense residential and industrial expansion across northeast Ohio. Significant green spaces provide a counterpoint to the metropolitan sprawl, notably the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area winding between the two major cities. The map tracks the vital transportation artery of the Ohio Turnpike as it cuts across the glaciated landscape, passing through communities like Parma, Bedford, and Strongsville. To the east and south, the geography shifts toward massive water management and recreation sites including the Michael J Kirwan Reservoir and Berlin Reservoir State Wildlife Area. These features, along with Lake Erie at the northern edge, highlight the region's historical reliance on managed water systems for both industry and public conservation during the late twentieth century.