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1950s Maps of Lake County, Ohio

Explore 8 historic maps of Lake County 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 Lake County'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 Lake County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Lake County, OH maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake County, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas
  4. 1950 Map of Erie, 1953 Print
    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.
  7. 1953 Map of Mayfield Heights, 1955 Print
    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
  10. 1953 Map of Chesterland, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Chesterland, 1955 Print
    1953 Chesterland
    1955 Print · USGS
    Geauga and Lake counties are shown here in the early fifties, featuring the established settlements of Chesterland and Kirtland. Genealogists can trace local roots through the Center Chardon Cem or find early industry at Fowlers Mill.
  13. 1953 Map of Mentor, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mentor, 1955 Print
    1953 Mentor
    1955 Print · USGS
    Lake Erie's southern shore in the early fifties shows a bustling maritime and rail landscape, from the industry of Painesville to the quiet bluffs of Kirtland Hills. Researchers can trace old neighborhood boundaries and find local landmarks like the Old Lighthouse, Lake Erie College, and the Mentor Harbor Yacht Club.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Eastlake, 1955 Print
    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.
  19. 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.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Erie, 1974 Print
    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
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