2019 Map of Nova

About this map

The village of Rochester and the settlement of Nova anchor this portrait of the rural borderlands where Huron, Lorain, and Ashland Counties meet. This agricultural landscape is defined by the branching tributaries of the Black River, including the W Br Black River and E Br Black River, which carve subtle drainages across the terrain. The area's heritage is deeply rooted in its early burial grounds, such as the German Lutheran Cem and Universalist Cem, suggesting the diverse denominational history of the nineteenth-century settlers. A unique cultural landmark, the Ukrainian Youth Camp Lake, appears in the northeast corner near Co Hwy 42, while small crossroads like Semples mark the intersections of a strictly rectangular road grid. This layout, including Townline Road 187, reflects the orderly division of the Firelands and surrounding Western Reserve tracts.