1953 Map of Northfield, 1962 Print
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1953 Map of Northfield

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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The Cuyahoga River carves a deep valley through this northern Ohio landscape, flanked by the steep terrain of the Brecksville Reservation and Bedford Reservation. This era shows a community in mid-century transition, where established towns like Northfield and Macedonia began to interface with new transportation infrastructure, most notably the Ohio Turnpike cutting across the southern portion near Boston Heights. The industrial and social character of the valley is evident in the presence of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad following the river, while the Hawthornden State Hospital occupies a significant site overlooking the water.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1962
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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