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2019 Map of Mentor

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The James A Garfield National Historic Site serves as a cultural anchor for this portion of Lake County, preserving the home of the 20th U.S. President. The landscape transition from the developed corridor of Mentor and Mentor-on-the-Lake to the protected natural areas like Mentor Marsh and the high ground of Little Mountain illustrates the area's diverse geography. These ecological preserves contrast with the industrial and residential centers of Painesville and Fairport Harbor, where the Grand River meets Lake Erie.

Educational and local history sites are prominent throughout, including Lake Erie College and Lakeland Community College. Genealogists may find interest in the multiple burial grounds, such as Blackbrook Cem and the Kirtland Temple Cem, which tie the current suburban fabric back to its 19th-century roots. The map also delineates the northern border of Geauga County, capturing the suburban expansion toward Kirtland Hills and Waite Hill.