2013 Map of Grafton

About this map

The East Branch Black River and West Branch Black River converge toward the northern reaches of this Lorain County landscape, framing a transition from the urban grid of Elyria to the agricultural expanses of Grafton. The map documents a complex drainage system essential to the local valley, featuring numerous named waterways like Bannister Ditch, Robson Ditch, and Hill Spaulding Ditch. These ditches underscore the region's managed landscape, supporting both farming and the residential growth seen in communities like Eaton Estates and Colonial Oaks. Small aviation facilities, including Elyria Airport and Carroll's Airport, are situated near Laporte, while the southern portion of the sheet is defined by the Grafton State Farm and the Grafton Reservoir. Several early burial grounds, such as Sugar Ridge Cem and Butternut Ridge Cem, are situated along the elevated ridges that historically guided local road development.