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2023 Map of Vermilion West

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern extent of this coastal survey, where a series of residential beach communities line the shore between Huron and the western edge of Vermilion. The landscape transitions from the open waters of the lake through established summer colonies and year-round neighborhoods like Ruggles Beach, Mitiwanga, and Heidelberg Beach. This area reflects a long-standing tradition of Great Lakes shorefront living, with development concentrated heavily along W Lake Rd and Cleveland Rd E.

Inland from the bluffs, the terrain is shaped by the drainage of Chappel Creek and Sherod Creek, which cut through the relatively flat coastal plain. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the Orchard Beach Cem and several private enclaves including Beulah Beach and Volunteer Bay. The road network, including numerous township and county highways like Ashmont Rd and Kneisel Rd, reveals the underlying grid of Erie County's agricultural and suburban interior.