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Old Maps of Sandusky, Ohio for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Sandusky. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Sandusky, OH maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Bellevue, 1958 Print
    1901 Map of Bellevue, 1958 Print
    1901 Bellevue
    1958 Print · USGS
    Across the marshy lowlands and limestone springs of Erie and Sandusky counties at the turn of the century, a massive railroad network dominates the landscape. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Clyde and Bellevue or locate vanished rail stops at Thames and Parkertown.
  4. 1903 Map of Bellevue
    1903 Map of Bellevue
    1903 Bellevue
    1903 Print · USGS
    Near the dawn of the twentieth century, the junction of Erie and Sandusky counties was a bustling corridor of rail and water transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Bellevue and Clyde, or find specific local landmarks like the Blue Hole and the Connecticut Western Reserve Boundary Line.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1904 Map of Sandusky, 1941 Print
    1904 Map of Sandusky, 1941 Print
    1904 Sandusky
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline at the turn of the century shows a bustling rail-and-port economy centered on Sandusky and the Huron River. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Electric Line and vanished landmarks such as the State Soldiers Home.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Toledo, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Toledo, 1968 Print
    1956 Toledo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northwest Ohio and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown in detail during the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of heavy industry, railroads, and island communities. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Chesapeake & Ohio RR or locate landmarks such as the Erie Proving Ground and Kelleys Island.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1959 Map of Sandusky, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Sandusky, 1960 Print
    1959 Sandusky
    1960 Print · USGS
    Sandusky thrived as a hub of rail and lake commerce in the late fifties, from its busy Turning Basin to the vast Plum Brook Ordnance Works. Local researchers can trace family plots at Sandusky Cemetery or locate old neighborhood landmarks like Barker Sch and St Joseph Ch.
  16. 1959 Map of Huron, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Huron, 1961 Print
    1959 Huron
    1961 Print · USGS
    The shoreline of Lake Erie in the late fifties was a stretch of evolving lakeside communities and industrial rail activity. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Rye Beach, Chaska Beach, and Huron, alongside the busy New York Central rail lines.
  19. 1959 Map of Castalia, 1965 Print
    1959 Map of Castalia, 1965 Print
    1959 Castalia
    1965 Print · USGS
    Coastal Erie County and the Sandusky Bay shoreline are captured here in the late fifties as rail lines and industrial quarries defined the local economy. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Trinity Ch, trace the Pennsylvania Railroad, or find the Blue Hole and Township Sch.
  22. 1961 Map of Toledo
    1961 Map of Toledo
    1961 Toledo
    1961 Print · USGS
    The western basin of Lake Erie and the industrial heart of Northern Ohio are captured here during the post-war era. Researchers can trace historical rail lines like the New York Central or locate landmarks like the Erie Ordnance Depot and Pelee Island.
  25. 1969 Map of Huron, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Huron, 1971 Print
    1969 Huron
    1971 Print · USGS
    Huron and the Erie county coast are shown here in the late sixties as the lakefront transitioned from industrial rail hub to an expanding college town. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Huron and Oberlin Beach, locating landmarks like Restlawn Memorial Park and the Fireland Campus.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1969 Map of Sandusky, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Sandusky, 1971 Print
    1969 Sandusky
    1971 Print · USGS
    Sandusky and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown here in the late sixties, just as the region’s aerospace and tourism sectors were peaking. Trace local roots through a dense network of parish schools and burial grounds like St Josephs Cem or locate the sprawling NASA Lewis Research Center.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1969 Map of Castalia, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Castalia, 1971 Print
    1969 Castalia
    1971 Print · USGS
    Coastal Erie County and the southern shores of Sandusky Bay come into focus in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape defined by water and industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Venice and Castalia, or locate the Oak Lawn Cem and Bogart Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1986 Map of Lorain
    1986 Map of Lorain
    1986 Lorain
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and North Central Ohio interior are shown in detail during the mid-eighties, from the industrial docks of Lorain to the peninsulas of Sandusky. Researchers can trace historic transport routes like the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad or locate significant landmarks like Oberlin College and Cedar Point.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 2023 Map of Sandusky, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Sandusky, 2023 Print
    2023 Sandusky
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and Sandusky’s urban grid appear here in high detail, showing the city's growth and maritime infrastructure. Genealogists can locate several significant burial sites, including the Cholera Cem, Saint Marys Cem, and the Ohio Veterans Home Cem.
  40. 2023 Map of Huron, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Huron, 2023 Print
    2023 Huron
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Erie County shoreline comes into focus in this recent survey of the waterfront between Sandusky and Huron. Researchers can trace local landmarks from Hinde Airport and Huron Cem to the beach communities of Rye Beach and Nickel Plate Beach.
  43. 2023 Map of Castalia, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Castalia, 2023 Print
    2023 Castalia
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Erie County shoreline near Castalia and Sandusky is shown in this recent survey of the bay. Researchers can trace local lineage through Castalia Cem, explore the residential layout of Bay View, or locate the historic path of Old Railroad Rd.
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