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Old Maps of Mentor, Ohio for Metal Detecting

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Mentor, OH maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Mentor, 1961 Print
    1905 Map of Mentor, 1961 Print
    1905 Mentor
    1961 Print · USGS
    Lake County and Geauga County thrived in the early twentieth century as a hub for electric rail travel and river-powered industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Willoughby and Painesville or locate early milling sites like Wilson Mills and Fowlers Mill.
  4. 1907 Map of Mentor, 1947 Print
    1907 Map of Mentor, 1947 Print
    1907 Mentor
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northeast Ohio thrives at the turn of the century, where the electric railway and steam lines meet the Lake Erie shore. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Eagles Mill, Richmond Grand River PO, and the old postal stop at Mulberry Corners.
  7. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Mentor, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1962 Map of Cleveland
    1962 Map of Cleveland
    1962 Cleveland
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northeast 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.
  22. 1963 Map of Mentor, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Mentor, 1964 Print
    1963 Mentor
    1964 Print · USGS
    Early 1960s Lake County comes alive in this survey of the shoreline from Fairport Harbor to Mentor-on-the-Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial salt works, the US Coast Guard Station, and old family landmarks along North Ridge and the Grand River.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1963 Map of Eastlake, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Eastlake, 1965 Print
    1963 Eastlake
    1965 Print · USGS
    Lake County's shoreline was undergoing rapid suburbanization in the early sixties as industrial hubs like Eastlake expanded. Researchers can trace local development through many named schools like Shoregate Sch, the grounds of Camp Herbert, and the winding Chagrin River.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1985 Map of Cleveland North, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Cleveland North, 1986 Print
    1985 Cleveland North
    1986 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  31. 1994 Map of Cleveland North
    1994 Map of Cleveland North
    1994 Cleveland North
    1994 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  34. 1994 Map of Eastlake, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Eastlake, 1997 Print
    1994 Eastlake
    1997 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the 1990s shows a landscape defined by suburban growth and riverfront recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development near Lost Nation Airport or locate landmarks like St Mary Magdalene Sch and Timberlake.
  37. 1994 Map of Mentor, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of Mentor, 2000 Print
    1994 Mentor
    2000 Print · USGS
    Lake County's shoreline and industrial corridor are captured here during a period of established suburban growth and active salt mining. Researchers can trace the layout of Fairport Harbor, find local landmarks like Lake Erie College, and locate family sites near the Mentor Ave Cem.
  40. 2010 Map of Mentor, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mentor, 2010 Print
    2010 Mentor
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the early twenty-first century shows a dense network of suburban growth and maritime tradition. Genealogists and researchers can trace local heritage through Kirtland Temple Cemetery, the Lake County Fairgrounds, and neighborhoods like Salida Beach.
  43. 2010 Map of Mentor OE N, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mentor OE N, 2010 Print
    2010 Mentor OE N
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline at the mouth of the Grand River is captured here during the early 2000s. Marine historians can trace the harbor's navigational aids, from the Old Lighthouse to the West Breakwater Light and the village streets of Fairport Harbor.
  46. 2010 Map of Eastlake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Eastlake, 2010 Print
    2010 Eastlake
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in Lake and Cuyahoga Counties is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a fully developed suburban landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the borders of Eastlake and Willoughby while locating landmarks like Lost Nation Road Cemetery and West Pier Light.
  49. 2013 Map of Mentor, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mentor, 2013 Print
    2013 Mentor
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and the residential expansion of Mentor are detailed here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of the James A Garfield National Historic Site and locate burials at Blackbrook Cem or Mentor Cem.
  52. 2013 Map of Mentor OE N, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mentor OE N, 2013 Print
    2013 Mentor OE N
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and the mouth of the Grand River are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the waterfront streets of Fairport Harbor, locate the Lutheran Cem, and see the northern reaches of Mentor.
  55. 2013 Map of Eastlake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Eastlake, 2013 Print
    2013 Eastlake
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie coast of Ohio is shown here during a period of dense suburban maturity. Genealogists and local historians can trace modern property lines and infrastructure alongside older landmarks like the Willoughby Village Cem and the Chagrin River.
  58. 2016 Map of Mentor, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mentor, 2016 Print
    2016 Mentor
    2016 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lake County thrives in this modern era, showing the transition from the Lake Erie shoreline at Fairport Harbor to the heights of Little Mountain. Genealogists can locate several local landmarks, including the James A Garfield National Historic Site and Blackbrook Cem.
  61. 2016 Map of Mentor OE N, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mentor OE N, 2016 Print
    2016 Mentor OE N
    2016 Print · USGS
    Fairport Harbor sits at the meeting of the river and the lake in this recent survey of the Ohio lakefront. Researchers can trace the village street grid and find local landmarks like the Lutheran Cem, the PO, and the surrounding Mentor Marsh.
  64. 2016 Map of Eastlake, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Eastlake, 2016 Print
    2016 Eastlake
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in Lake County is shown here in its contemporary suburban form. Researchers can locate family sites near Lost Nation Road Cemetery or trace the development around Chagrin Harbor and Willoughby Municipal Airport.
  67. 2019 Map of Mentor OE N, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mentor OE N, 2019 Print
    2019 Mentor OE N
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in 2019 reveals a detailed look at the mouth of the Grand River and its surrounding communities. Researchers can trace the residential layout of Fairport Harbor, locate the Lutheran Cem, and follow the Buckeye Trail along the coast.
  70. 2019 Map of Eastlake, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Eastlake, 2019 Print
    2019 Eastlake
    2019 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lake County in the late 2010s shows a dense network of lakeshore communities and aviation history along the LAKE ERIE shoreline. Researchers can trace local development around the Willoughby Lost Nation Municipal Airport and find old burial sites like Lost Nation Road Cemetery.
  73. 2019 Map of Mentor, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mentor, 2019 Print
    2019 Mentor
    2019 Print · USGS
    Lake County's shoreline and growing suburbs are captured here in the late 2010s, from the industrial Fairport Harbor to the presidential grounds at Mentor. Researchers can trace local history through the James A Garfield National Historic Site and several cemeteries like Blackbrook Cem.
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