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2019 Map of Lorain

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lorain
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 reaches of this coastal industrial corridor, where the Black River winds through a landscape of heavy industry and established neighborhoods. The twin spans of the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge and the Lofton Henderson Memorial Bridge link the heart of Lorain, while the surrounding topography reveals a dense network of suburban expansion and historical burial grounds. Notable sites like Elmwood Cem and Calvary Park provide open spaces amidst the gridded streets of South Lorain and Penfield Junction.

Transitioning south from the lakeshore, the map traces the inland shift toward the residential and commercial centers of Amherst and the edge of Elyria. Features such as Martin Run and Beaver Creek cut through the terrain, while the man-made Battenhouse Ditch serves the lower wetlands. Educational institutions like the Ohio Business College-Lorain and the Northern Institute of Cosmetology highlight the area's role as a regional hub for vocational training and community services during the late 2010s.