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2019 Map of Lakewood

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lakewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern boundary of this urban landscape, where the Rocky River carves a deep valley through the western suburbs of Cleveland. The map reveals the intricate infrastructure of the modern metropolitan area, notably the sprawling complex of the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport and the major rail corridors of Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation. Older settlement patterns are visible in the linear development along Detroit Rd and Lorain Rd, which follow ancient ridge lines such as North Ridge and Butternut Ridge.

Genealogical and local history details are preserved in the numerous burial grounds and institutions scattered across the quadrangle, including the historic Alger Cem and Saint Patricks Cem. Educational sites like the Virginia Marti College of Art and Design and Bryant and Stratton College ground the map in the contemporary community life of Lakewood and Parma. The transition from the lakefront at Clifton Beach to the industrial nodes at Short Line Junction illustrates the region's diverse economic character.