2013 Map of Ridgely

About this map

The town of Ridgely anchors the southern portion of this landscape, situated at a junction of roads and rail lines that once drove the regional economy. Moving north toward the shoreline, a string of lakeside communities including Sunkist Beach, Magnolia Beach, and Edgewater Beach defines the boundary where land meets the water. This 2013 survey illustrates a transition from the structured grid of the town center to the irregular, seasonal settlement patterns along the lakefront. Local navigation and commerce are marked by features like Lovells Boat Dock and Kirks Camp, while inland names like Wynnburg, Madie, and Haynes indicate the established agricultural hamlets of Lake County. The map provides a detailed view of the complex hydrography of the area, featuring named water bodies such as Reading House Slough and Box Slough, which weave through the terrain and influence the placement of early roads like Free Bridge Rd and Wynneburg-Owl City Rd.