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2013 Map of Pierpont

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Pierpont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Pierpont stands as the primary hub in this corner of Northeast Ohio, where the drainage of the Ashtabula River and its numerous branches, including the East Branch and West Branch, carve a distinctive pattern across the landscape. The geography is defined by a grid of rural roads and scattered small communities such as Monroe Center, Bushnell, and Kelloggsville. Genealogical value is found in the distribution of local burial grounds like Evergreen Cem, Monroe Cem, and Reeds Corners Cem, which serve as anchors for the area's long-established families.

Transportation infrastructure here is uniquely adapted to the river systems, evidenced by several named crossings such as the Root Road Bridge, Graham Road Bridge, and Caine Road Bridge. The eastern edge of the map serves as a political boundary where Ashtabula County meets Pennsylvania, illustrating the transition from Ohio into both Erie and Crawford counties across the state line. Smaller landmarks, from Murtha Airport to Speer Farms, highlight the ongoing agricultural and light aviation character of the region.