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1960 Map of Thompson

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Thompson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Ledges form a dramatic sandstone escarpment that defines the landscape of northeastern Geauga County. This geologic prominence separates the Grand River drainage to the north from the rolling highlands of Thompson and Montville. The map captures a transition period in rural Ohio, where traditional community centers like Leroy Center and South Madison maintain their distinct identities alongside newer 1970s developments, including a Trailer Park near the Geauga and Ashtabula county line.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through several landmark institutions, such as St Patricks Ch, Community Ch, and the Maple Grove Cem. The presence of Ledgemont High Sch and Thompson Ledge Township Park suggests a cohesive rural community centered around its natural features. Aerial navigation is represented by an Airway Beacon in the northwest, while local aviation is evident at Fleytz Airfield and a small Landing Strip near Spring Creek.