2013 Map of Lorain

About this map

Lorain and its neighboring communities are defined by their deep connection to the Lake Erie shoreline and the industrial corridor of the Black River. This 2013 survey illustrates the dense residential grid of Sheffield Lake and Amherst, interwoven with the heavy transit infrastructure of the Norfolk Southern railroad. Engineering landmarks like the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge and the Lofton Henderson Memorial Bridge facilitate movement across the river, connecting the downtown core with South Lorain. For those tracing family histories or land use, the map identifies numerous established grounds such as Elmwood Cem, Saint Marys Cem, and Mid Ridge Cem, alongside unique local features like the Spiegelberg Orchards and the Lorain Lighthouse standing watch at the harbor entrance.