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1996 Map of Conneaut

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Conneaut
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

Conneaut stands as a pivotal lakefront terminal where the meandering path of Conneaut Creek meets Lake Erie. This mid-1990s landscape is defined by its strategic position at the Ohio-Pennsylvania border, serving as a heavy industrial and transportation node. The map details an intricate web of logistics, from the maritime operations at the Conneaut Harbor and its iconic Lighthouse to the heavy rail corridors of Conrail and the Norfolk and Western.

Away from the industrial shoreline, the terrain rises toward Baldwin Ridge, revealing a more rural character through scattered settlements like Farnham and Clarks Corners. Local history is anchored by numerous community sites, including St Josephs Cem and several neighborhood schools such as Chestnut Sch and Southeast Sch. The eastern edge transitions into the protected terrain of State Game Lands No 314, illustrating the balance between the region's shipping economy and its natural preservation.