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1959 Map of Garrettsville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Garrettsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Garrettsville serves as the focal point of this northeast Ohio landscape, situated at the junction of Eagle Creek and Silver Creek. The area within the Connecticut Western Reserve displays a mix of agricultural plots and dense woodland, particularly along the dramatic rock formations of Nelson Ledge State Park and Kennedy Ledge. These geological features are complemented by the local industrial footprint seen at Silica, where Sand & Rock Pits indicate the extraction of local natural resources.

Genealogists can trace family names through numerous rural burying grounds, including Mumford Cem and Harrington Cem. The Erie RR cuts through the southwestern corner, providing a vital transport link for the region's economy. Educational and spiritual anchors like Garfield High Sch and Lady of Fatima Ch provide specific locations for mid-century community life across Portage, Geauga, and Trumbull counties.