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2013 Map of Vermilion West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Vermilion West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern extent of this shoreline survey, where a dense string of seasonal and residential lakefront communities stretches westward from the city of Vermilion. The landscape transitions from the urban street grid of the city's western edge into a series of distinct beach colonies, including Mitiwanga, Ruggles Beach, and Volunteer Bay. This pattern of development reflects the region's long-standing identity as a summer destination and coastal retreat for Northern Ohio residents.

Inland from the bluffs, the terrain is shaped by small waterways like Chappel Cr and Sherod Cr that cut through the coastal plain toward the lake. Local history is anchored by sites such as Cuddleback Cem and the rail-oriented Ceylon Junction. The area is connected by a network of local roads such as W Lake Rd and Kneisel Rd, which serve both the residential pockets and the recreational spaces like the Vermilion Golf Course.