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1994 Map of Dorset

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Dorset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Dorset and the surrounding townships of Lenox and Cherry Valley define this portion of Ashtabula County, where a grid of rural roads connects small settlements and family burial grounds. The landscape is marked by the legacy of early transportation, most notably the Old Railroad Grade which cuts diagonally across the terrain, reflecting a shift from rail-dependent industry to a more dispersed agricultural economy.

Genealogists and local historians can trace lineage through several established sites, including Williams Cem near Peters Run and the centrally located Dorset Cem. The map documents a quiet rural transition, where natural watercourses like Mill Creek and Pymatuning Creek coexist with intermittent signs of energy extraction, such as a Gas Well located south of Marrian Road. Small hamlets like Rowenton and Sentinel anchor the corners of this 1990s-era topographic study.