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1960 Map of Thompson

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Thompson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Grand River carves a deep valley through the northern landscape of this 1960 survey, defining the rugged geography of the The Edges and the depths of Hell Hollow. These dramatic elevation changes near Thompson created a unique corridor for early infrastructure, including an Airway Beacon and a Gaging Station along the riverbank. This area is situated within the historic Connecticut Western Reserve, a fact reflected in the rigid grid of the road network and the early private subdivision of the land lines.

Local life is centered around the village of Thompson, featuring St Patricks Ch, Maple Grove Cem, and Ledgemont High Sch. Smaller crossroads like South Madison and Leroy Center provide evidence of early settlement patterns near the Lake and Geauga county border. Notable recreational and natural sites include Stony Glen Camp, Spring Pond, and the Thompson Lodge Township Park, which preserve the distinct terrain of the plateau region.