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1963 Map of South Russell

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of South Russell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Chagrin River and its tributaries, including Silver Creek and McFarland Creek, carve through the glacial landscape of Geauga County in this mid-century survey. The area shows a transition from rural crossroads like Novelty and Russell Center toward suburban development, particularly evident around the Corporate Boundary of South Russell. The map identifies several small water bodies such as Lake Lucerne, Lake Louise, and Lake Taylor, which reflect the region's post-war residential growth near the Chagrin Falls Airport.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several educational and religious landmarks, including Westwood Sch, Gardiner Sch, and the Lighthouse for God Ch. The transportation network is well-defined by historic routes like Chillicothe Road and Bainbridge Road, connecting established hamlets like Bainbridge and Fullertown. Notable local infrastructure of the era includes the Radio Tower (WNOB) and an Armory, set against a backdrop of the The Valley and the historic subdivisions of the Connecticut Western Reserve.