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1950s Maps of Cleveland, Ohio

Explore 8 historic maps of Cleveland from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cleveland's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Cleveland's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Cleveland, OH maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Cleveland, including Akron, Parma, and other nearby areas
  4. 1953 Map of Shaker Heights, 1955 Print
    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.
  7. 1953 Map of East Cleveland, 1955 Print
    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.
  10. 1953 Map of Cleveland South, 1955 Print
    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.
  13. 1953 Map of Lakewood, 1955 Print
    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.
  16. 1953 Map of North Olmsted, 1955 Print
    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.
  19. 1953 Map of Cleveland North, 1955 Print
    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.
  22. 1956 Map of Cleveland, 1967 Print
    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.
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