2010 Map of Grafton

About this map

The East Branch Black River winds through the heart of Lorain County, anchoring the settlements of Grafton and Elyria as they appeared in the early 21st century. This landscape is defined by a dense network of water management features, including the Grafton Reservoir and numerous drainage channels such as Hill Spaulding Ditch and Bannister Ditch, which support the surrounding agricultural and developed land. Small residential clusters and neighborhoods like Coonville, Laporte, and Colonial Oaks are interspersed among larger facilities like the Grafton State Farm. Several historic burial grounds, including Saint Marys Cemetery and Butternut Ridge Cemetery, provide vital points of reference for genealogists tracing family roots in this part of Ohio. The proximity of Elyria Airport and Wilsons Private Airport reflects the area's continued integration of aviation and local industry.