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1969 Map of Vermilion West

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Vermilion West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Shoreline communities along the southern edge of Lake Erie define this 1969 revision, showing a dense string of beach colonies and summer resorts. From the western edge at Mitiwanga and Ruggles Beach, the landscape is a mix of agricultural land and suburban expansion, divided by the tracks of the Penn Central and Norfolk and Western railroads. These transit lines run parallel to the coast, serving the industrial and commuter needs of the lakefront settlements like Beulah Beach and Volunteer Bay.

In the eastern portion, the city of Vermilion serves as a primary hub, characterized by residential blocks and local landmarks such as Grace Ch. The map details several small waterways including Cranberry Creek and Chappel Creek that cut through the terrain toward the lake. This survey also captures the local infrastructure of the era, from the Golf Course to the grid of rural roads like Coen Road and Cherry Rd, reflecting the Connecticut Western Reserve's enduring land patterns.