2010 Map of Kent

About this map

Kent State University anchors the southern landscape of this Portage County survey, where the Cuyahoga River winds through a network of reservoirs and suburban developments. The region is defined by its significant water bodies, including the massive Lake Rockwell and the smaller Brady Lake, which are bordered by established neighborhoods like Sugar Bush Knolls and Twin Lakes. Extensive drainage infrastructure such as Yoder Ditch and Brimfield Ditch illustrates the management of the local watershed between the larger hubs of Streetsboro, Kent, and the western edge of Ravenna. Genealogists and local historians can locate several historic burial grounds, from the Standing Rock Cemetery near the river to the Evergreen Cemetery and Riverside Cemetery further north. The map also captures specialized land uses like the Oak Knolls Golf Course, Beckwith Orchards, and the Portage County Airport, providing a detailed look at the county's mid-20th-century transition into a prominent academic and residential corridor.