Loading map...

1960 Map of Painesville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Painesville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Grand River carves a deep, winding path through Lake County, defining the geography of Painesville and the surrounding townships. During this mid-century period, the area exhibits a blend of established industrial infrastructure and growing suburban recreation. A dense network of railroads, including the NYC RR and the Baltimore and Ohio RR, converges on the city center, while sand and gravel operations like the Sand and Gravel Pits north of town suggest ongoing development.

South of the urban core, the landscape transitions into the wooded ravines of Concord and Leroy. Here, the terrain is marked by points of interest such as Cascade Falls and Pease Hollow, alongside community fixtures like Camp Klein and the Concord Air Park. Family history is well-preserved across the map through numerous cemeteries including Evergreen Cemetery and Huntoon Cem, as well as several established schools like Harvey High Sch and St Marys Sch & Ch.