1950s Maps of Cuyahoga County, Ohio

1. 1950 Map of Cleveland

   

   1950 Cleveland

   1950 Print · USGS

   Covers Cuyahoga County, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 1950 Map of Erie, 1953 Print

   

   1950 Erie

   1953 Print · USGS

   The northern and southern shores of the Great Lakes meet in the mid-twentieth century, showcasing the vital shipping and rail corridors between Ontario and Pennsylvania. Trace the routes of the Michigan Central railroad or locate coastal landmarks like Presque Isle Light and the settlement of Iona Station.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 1953 Map of South Russell, 1954 Print

   

   1953 South Russell

   1954 Print · USGS

   Geauga County’s rolling landscape is shown here in the early fifties as the area began transitioning from rural farmsteads to suburban enclaves. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and civic landmarks like Music Cem, Novelty P O, and the Chagrin Falls Airport.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 1953 Map of Chagrin Falls, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Chagrin Falls

    1955 Print · USGS

    Cuyahoga County in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of growing suburbs, river valleys, and recreational estates. Researchers can find numerous historic cemeteries and social landmarks such as Beechbrook Orphanage, Orange Hill Cem, and the Solon Airport.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 1953 Map of West View, 1955 Print

    

    1953 West View

    1955 Print · USGS

    Lorain and Cuyahoga counties are shown here in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by small farming hamlets and active railroads. Researchers can trace historic family lands near Hardscrabble, locate old burials at St Marys Cem, and follow the path of the New York Central through West View.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 1953 Map of Shaker Heights, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Shaker Heights

    1955 Print · USGS

    The eastern suburbs of Cleveland come into sharp focus in the early 1950s as the Heights communities and industrial corridors expanded. Genealogists and local historians can locate neighborhood landmarks like Calvary Cemetery, the Cranwood Race Track, and dozens of parochial schools like St Cecilia Sch.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 1953 Map of Broadview Heights, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Broadview Heights

    1955 Print · USGS

    Broadview Heights and the southern Cleveland suburbs appear in the early fifties during a period of major infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate early broadcast sites like Television Station (WXEL), local schools including Marycrest Sch, and the emerging path of the Ohio Turnpike.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 1953 Map of Berea, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Berea

    1955 Print · USGS

    Southwestern Cleveland suburbs were expanding rapidly in the early fifties as the rural lines of Medina County met the industrial growth of Cuyahoga County. Genealogists and historians can trace the grounds of Crile General Hospital, find the Old Soldiers Cemetery, and locate early schoolhouses like Fairwood Sch.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 1953 Map of East Cleveland, 1955 Print

    

    1953 East Cleveland

    1955 Print · USGS

    Cuyahoga County’s eastern suburbs and shoreline thrive in the early fifties as neighborhoods like Euclid and Cleveland integrate. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous local institutions, from Lake View Cemetery and Case Observatory to Euclid Beach Park.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 1953 Map of Twinsburg, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Twinsburg

    1955 Print · USGS

    Northeastern Ohio is shown here during a period of rapid post-war expansion, with the Ohio Turnpike still under construction. Genealogists and local historians can locate Crown Hill Cemetery, the Cleveland Boys Sch, and rail-side hamlets like Falls Junction and Glenwillow.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 1953 Map of Cleveland South, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Cleveland South

    1955 Print · USGS

    Postwar Cleveland and its southern suburbs appear here as a thriving industrial hub along the winding Cuyahoga River. Genealogists and local historians can trace parish schools and numerous cemeteries like St Theodosius Cemetery and Woodland Cemetery.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 1953 Map of Northfield, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Northfield

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Cuyahoga Valley in the early 1950s reveals a landscape poised between its industrial rail past and the coming highway era. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early path of the Ohio Turnpike, the mill site at Jaite, and mid-century landmarks like the Drive-in Theater.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---

37. 1953 Map of Lakewood, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Lakewood

    1955 Print · USGS

    Cuyahoga County’s western suburbs are shown in detail during the early fifties, featuring the deep gorge of the Rocky River. Genealogists and historians can trace local parish roots at St James Sch or locate family plots in Lakewood Park Cem and Holy Cross Cem.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

39. ---

40. 1953 Map of North Olmsted, 1955 Print

    

    1953 North Olmsted

    1955 Print · USGS

    Coastal Cuyahoga and Lorain Counties are captured in the mid-1950s as suburban growth reaches the old ridge roads. Genealogists can trace family plots at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery or locate local landmarks like Avon Airport and Olmsted Falls.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

42. ---

43. 1953 Map of Mayfield Heights, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Mayfield Heights

    1955 Print · USGS

    Greater Cleveland’s eastern suburbs were undergoing a mid-century transformation as residential grids met the river valley. Genealogists can locate family sites near the Little Church in the Vale or the Borromeo Seminary and trace the original County Airport grounds.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

45. ---

46. 1953 Map of Cleveland North, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Cleveland North

    1955 Print · USGS

    Cleveland's lakefront and urban core are captured here in the early fifties during the city's industrial and maritime height. Genealogists and local historians can trace neighborhood landmarks from Gordon Park to Bratenahl, including Fenn College and the New York Central rail lines.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

48. ---

49. 1953 Map of Eastlake, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Eastlake

    1955 Print · USGS

    Lake County's shoreline was undergoing rapid suburbanization in the early 1950s as residential neighborhoods expanded along the lakefront. Researchers can trace the development of Eastlake and Willoughby, finding landmarks like Lost Nation Airport, Lincoln Sch Cem, and the lakeside village of Timberlake.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

51. ---

52. 1956 Map of Cleveland, 1967 Print

    

    1956 Cleveland

    1967 Print · USGS

    Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania are shown at their industrial height during the mid-fifties, from the steel mills to the lakeshore. Researchers can trace the massive Ravenna Arsenal, the Ohio Turnpike, and vanished rail sidings of the B & O RR.

    3 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

54. ---

55. 1959 Map of Erie, 1974 Print

    

    1959 Erie

    1974 Print · USGS

    Coastal communities and busy international rail lines define the North Shore and Pennsylvania lakefront during the late fifties and early seventies. Researchers can trace historic docklands and depot sites in Erie, Port Burwell, and Simcoe alongside the extensive reaches of Long Point.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

57. ---