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Old Maps of Painesville, Ohio

Explore 37 old maps of Painesville, spanning from 1904 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Painesville, OH maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Chardon, 1962 Print
    1904 Map of Chardon, 1962 Print
    1904 Chardon
    1962 Print · USGS
    Geauga and Lake Counties are shown here during the early twentieth century, just as the region's electric and steam rail networks were at their peak. Researchers can trace the routes of the Cleveland and Chardon Electric RR and find local landmarks like Indian Point or the Infirmary.
  4. 1905 Map of Perry, 1943 Print
    1905 Map of Perry, 1943 Print
    1905 Perry
    1943 Print · USGS
    Lake County’s shoreline at the opening of the twentieth century was a critical corridor of rail and road travel. Genealogists can trace family footprints through Painesville, Madison, and Unionville, or locate specific properties near North Ridge and Genung Corners.
  7. 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.
  10. 1906 Map of Chardon, 1940 Print
    1906 Map of Chardon, 1940 Print
    1906 Chardon
    1940 Print · USGS
    Geauga and Lake Counties are mapped here during the era of steam and electric rail, showing the landscape between Chardon and Painesville. Researchers can trace old township boundaries and find landmarks like the Infirmary, Bass Lake, and the New York Chicago and St Louis RR.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Painesville, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas
  19. 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
  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.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Painesville, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Painesville, 1961 Print
    1960 Painesville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Painesville and the surrounding townships of Lake County are captured here just as the suburban era was maturing in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in Evergreen Cemetery or locate landmarks like Harvey High Sch and Leroy Center.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Perry, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Perry, 1961 Print
    1960 Perry
    1961 Print · USGS
    Lake Erie's shoreline meets the rail-and-road network of Lake County at the start of the sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Painesville on-the-Lake, find the Perry Cem, and locate the Hale Rd Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 1994 Map of Perry, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Perry, 1997 Print
    1994 Perry
    1997 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the mid-1990s showcases the industrial and residential development of Lake County. Local researchers can trace the growth of Shoreland and North Perry alongside notable sites like Camp Roosevelt and the Hale Rd Sch.
  46. 1994 Map of Painesville, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Painesville, 1997 Print
    1994 Painesville
    1997 Print · USGS
    Lake County at the close of the twentieth century shows a fascinating mix of urban density in Painesville and the protected natural corridor of the Grand State Scenic River. Researchers can locate family sites near Evergreen Cemetery or trace the early aviation footprint of Casement Airport.
  49. 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.
  52. 2010 Map of Perry, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Perry, 2010 Print
    2010 Perry
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Painesville, including Perry, North Perry, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Painesville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Painesville, 2010 Print
    2010 Painesville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Painesville, including Hambden Township, Five Points, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of Mentor, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mentor, 2010 Print
    2010 Mentor
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Painesville, including Mentor, Willoughby, and other nearby areas
  61. 2010 Map of Mentor OE N, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mentor OE N, 2010 Print
    2010 Mentor OE N
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Painesville, including Mentor, Fairport Harbor, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Perry, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Perry, 2013 Print
    2013 Perry
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Painesville, including Perry, North Perry, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Painesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Painesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Painesville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Painesville, including Hambden Township, Five Points, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of Mentor, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mentor, 2013 Print
    2013 Mentor
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Painesville, including Mentor, Willoughby, and other nearby areas
  73. 2013 Map of Mentor OE N, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mentor OE N, 2013 Print
    2013 Mentor OE N
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Painesville, including Mentor, Fairport Harbor, and other nearby areas
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