The Maple Leaf Route

This book chronicles the famous 'Maple Leaf Route' that ran through Geauga County between 1899 & 1925. From steam rail to the Cleveland & Eastern and Chagrin Falls interurban railways, this concise historical book brings to life one of Northeast, Ohio's favorite pastimes. Readers will enjoy a fun, intriguing and picturesque journey, as the author chronicles the building of the railroad. Included are rare photos, maps, along with fun and intriguing stories that will capture your imagination. Before roads were built, citizens, farmers, and commerce traveled north and south, away from Cleveland on well trodden dirt roads. Adventures await you on a fun day trip on the 'Wild Flower' or 'Blackberry Pickers' excursion, or join your friends at Bass Lake Resort, Burton Sugar Camp, Chesterland Caves Resort, Geauga County Fair, or a dozen other beautiful Geauga County locations. This is your ticket to travel back to the early days of rail and experience life in Northeast, Ohio as it once was.