1963 Map of Grafton

About this map

The industrial and suburban expansion of Lorain County takes center stage in this mid-century survey, anchored by the dense urban grid of Elyria and the southern village of Grafton. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the East Branch Black River and the West Branch Black River, which carve through a series of prominent glacial features including Sugar Ridge, Chestnut Ridge, and Butternut Ridge. These ridges served as natural corridors for early roads like Butternut Ridge Road, while the mid-century era introduced modern infrastructure such as the Ohio Turnpike and the Northeast Bypass.