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2023 Map of Swanville

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Swanville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lake Erie and Presque Isle Bay define the northern edge of this suburban landscape, where the city of Erie transitions into residential and institutional developments. The land is marked by several significant burial grounds, from the large Gate of Heaven Cem near Vernondale to the smaller, older plots like Old Saint Francis Xavier Cem in the south. The area's character is shaped by a mix of educational and transport hubs, including the Fortis Institute and the Erie International Airport/Tom Ridge Field.

Drainage patterns for the region are clearly visible as Walnut Creek and Elk Creek carve through the terrain toward the lake. Distinctive neighborhoods such as Charter Oaks, Eaglehurst, and Manchester Beach provide a look at the modern residential footprint. In the southern reaches, the map records more rural crossroad settlements like Sterrettania and McKean, where older landmarks like Saint Francis Xavier Cem still anchor the community geography.