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2019 Map of West Richfield

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of West Richfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Cuyahoga Valley National Park anchors the northeastern corner of this region, where the terrain shifts from the protected valley floor toward the high ridges of Hinckley Ridge. The landscape is defined by its dramatic geological features, including the sandstone outcrops of Whipps Ledges and Wordens Ledges, and the prominent lookout at Buzzard Roost. This 2019 survey documents a mosaic of small suburban communities and historic crossroads such as Osborn Corners, Ghent, and Hinckley that have grown around the glacial topography of the area.

Water plays a central role in the geography, from the Hinckley Lake reservoir to the winding course of the E Br Rocky River and Yellow Cr. For the family historian, the map identifies numerous small burying grounds such as Morris Chapel Cem, Ganyard Cem, and the East Granger Cem. These landmarks, along with established sites like Camp Hilaka and Camp Crowell, reveal how the land has transitioned from its agricultural roots into a hub for recreation and residential life.