Old Maps of Cleveland, Ohio for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Cleveland with 36 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
- Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Cleveland has changed over the decades.
Cleveland, OH maps
(36)- 1901 Map of Euclid, 1963 Print
1901 Euclid1963 Print · USGSThe Lake Erie shoreline east of Cleveland was a bustling network of rail and recreation at the turn of the century. Trace early suburban development in Nottingham and Collamer, or locate landmarks like Euclid Beach Park and the Garfield Tomb. - 1902 Map of Berea, 1958 Print
1902 Berea1958 Print · USGSCuyahoga and Lorain counties appear here at the turn of the century, when electric railways and steam lines were transforming small villages into bustling suburbs. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and early rail junctions in Berea, Olmsted Falls, and the lakeside community of Clifton Park.2 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Cleveland, 1939 Print
1903 Cleveland1939 Print · USGSThe Cleveland lakefront and Cuyahoga valley are captured here at the start of the twentieth century as rail lines and industry expanded southward. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Riverside Cemetery, Walling Corners, and Brandywine.2 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Euclid, 1939 Print
1903 Euclid1939 Print · USGSThe Lake Erie shoreline east of Cleveland at the turn of the century shows a landscape of growing rail suburbs and lakeside resorts. Genealogists and local historians can trace old neighborhoods like Bluestone and Nottingham or locate the Garfield Tomb and Euclid Beach Park during their early years.2 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Berea
1904 Berea1904 Print · USGSWestern Cuyahoga and northern Lorain counties are seen here at the start of the century as electric railways began connecting rural towns to the city. Trace the early streets of Olmsted Falls, the winding Rocky River, and vanished stops like Hardscrabble and Copopa.7 unique versions available - 1950 Map of Cleveland
1950 Cleveland1950 Print · USGSCovers Cleveland, including Akron, Parma, and other nearby areas - 1953 Map of Shaker Heights, 1955 Print
1953 Shaker Heights1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1953 Map of East Cleveland, 1955 Print
1953 East Cleveland1955 Print · USGSCuyahoga 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. - 1953 Map of Cleveland South, 1955 Print
1953 Cleveland South1955 Print · USGSPostwar 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. - 1953 Map of Lakewood, 1955 Print
1953 Lakewood1955 Print · USGSCuyahoga 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. - 1953 Map of North Olmsted, 1955 Print
1953 North Olmsted1955 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1953 Map of Cleveland North, 1955 Print
1953 Cleveland North1955 Print · USGSCleveland'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. - 1956 Map of Cleveland, 1967 Print
1956 Cleveland1967 Print · USGSNortheast 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 - 1962 Map of Cleveland
1962 Cleveland1962 Print · USGSNortheast Ohio and the Pennsylvania borderlands appear here during the industrial peak of the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the expansive rail lines of the Nickel Plate Road and the growth of suburbs from Parma to Lyndhurst. - 1963 Map of Lakewood, 1964 Print
1963 Lakewood1964 Print · USGSGreater Cleveland's western suburbs and Lake Erie shoreline are shown in detail during the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of parish schools and burial grounds, including Lakewood Park Cemetery and St Josephs Academy.4 unique versions available - 1963 Map of East Cleveland, 1964 Print
1963 East Cleveland1964 Print · USGSThe eastern suburbs of Cleveland are seen here in the early sixties, a landscape defined by lakefront recreation and expanding industry. Researchers can trace family ties at Lake View Cemetery or locate long-lost neighborhoods near the Collinwood Yard and Euclid Beach Park.3 unique versions available - 1963 Map of North Olmsted, 1964 Print
1963 North Olmsted1964 Print · USGSCoastal life meets suburban expansion in the early sixties as communities like Bay Village and Westlake grow along the lakefront. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Bosworth Airport or trace family sites at Maple Ridge Cem and Evergreen Cem.4 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Cleveland North, 1965 Print
1963 Cleveland North1965 Print · USGSCleveland's lakefront is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and civic development. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood schools and churches like Addams High Sch and St Vitus Sch alongside landmarks like Municipal Stadium.3 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Cleveland South, 1965 Print
1963 Cleveland South1965 Print · USGSGreater Cleveland’s industrial core and southern suburbs are captured here during the mid-century expansion. Researchers can trace the legacy of urban landmarks like Woodland Cemetery, the Brooklyn Airport, and the winding Cuyahoga River valley.6 unique versions available - 1963 Map of Shaker Heights, 1965 Print
1963 Shaker Heights1965 Print · USGSThe eastern suburbs of Cleveland reached a mid-century peak of residential and transit development during the 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth near John Carroll University, Thistledown Racetrack, and the Calvary Cemetery grounds.4 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Cleveland North, 1986 Print
1985 Cleveland North1986 Print · USGSThe Ohio shoreline of Lake Erie in the mid-1980s reveals a bustling landscape of industrial rail lines and expanding lakefront communities. Trace the infrastructure of the era through Burke Lakefront Airport, the sprawling CONRAIL lines, and parks like Headlands Beach State Park. - 1986 Map of Cleveland South
1986 Cleveland South1986 Print · USGSNortheast Ohio in the mid-eighties shows the expanding reach of the Akron and Cleveland suburbs into the surrounding countryside. Trace the industrial rail networks of the Erie Lackawanna RR or find local landmarks like Kent State University and the Ravenna Arsenal. - 1994 Map of Cleveland North
1994 Cleveland North1994 Print · USGSThe Lake Erie shoreline in the mid-nineties shows the urban density of Northeast Ohio giving way to coastal preserves. Researchers can trace the development of lakeside towns like Eastlake and Madison while locating landmarks like Burke Lakefront Airport and Fairport Harbor. - 1994 Map of Cleveland South
1994 Cleveland South1994 Print · USGSThe metropolitan corridor between Akron and Cleveland is shown here in the mid-nineties during a period of significant suburban growth. Researchers can trace the path of the Ohio Turnpike or explore expansive recreation lands like West Branch State Park. - 1994 Map of Cleveland North, 1997 Print
1994 Cleveland North1997 Print · USGSCleveland's lakefront and industrial heart are captured here in the mid-1990s, showcasing a landscape of massive public infrastructure and dense neighborhood blocks. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Municipal Stadium, the grounds of Fenn College, and the sprawling Cleveland Lakefront State Park.
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