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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Lorain County, Ohio

Explore 47 historic maps of Lorain County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Lorain County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Lorain County, OH maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Oberlin, 1952 Print
    1901 Map of Oberlin, 1952 Print
    1901 Oberlin
    1952 Print · USGS
    Lorain County at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of electric interurbans and industrial sandstone quarries. Researchers can trace early railroad junctions at Elyria and Grafton, or locate lakeside settlements like Beach Park and Lake Breeze.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1902 Map of Berea, 1958 Print
    1902 Map of Berea, 1958 Print
    1902 Berea
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cuyahoga 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
  7. 1903 Map of Vermilion, 1932 Print
    1903 Map of Vermilion, 1932 Print
    1903 Vermilion
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the early twentieth century served as a vital transit hub where rail lines and electric cars converged on the coast. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layouts of Vermilion, Wakeman, and Birmingham, or locate the specific placement of the Quarry and numerous creek-side homesteads.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1903 Map of Oberlin, 1943 Print
    1903 Map of Oberlin, 1943 Print
    1903 Oberlin
    1943 Print · USGS
    Lorain County at the turn of the century is a hub of industrial growth and rail transit between the Lake Erie shore and the interior. Trace the complex web of electric lines and steam railroads connecting Lorain, Elyria, and Oberlin, or locate old stone Quarry sites near North Amherst and Grafton.
  13. 1904 Map of Berea
    1904 Map of Berea
    1904 Berea
    1904 Print · USGS
    Western 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
  16. 1904 Map of Medina, 1954 Print
    1904 Map of Medina, 1954 Print
    1904 Medina
    1954 Print · USGS
    Medina and its surrounding townships are captured in the early 1900s, showing a landscape defined by the intersection of early pikes and competing steam and electric railroads. Genealogists can trace family connections in vanished stops and crossroads like River Styx, Abbeyville, and Sherman Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1904 Map of Wellington, 1958 Print
    1904 Map of Wellington, 1958 Print
    1904 Wellington
    1958 Print · USGS
    North-central Ohio at the turn of the century is a network of growing rail towns and agricultural townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Wellington, Homerville, and Lodi, while following the paths of the Wheeling and Lake Erie RR and Salt Creek.
  22. 1906 Map of Medina, 1941 Print
    1906 Map of Medina, 1941 Print
    1906 Medina
    1941 Print · USGS
    In Medina County at the dawn of the twentieth century, the rural landscape is a bustling network of electric rail lines and crossroads hamlets. Trace the early paths of the Cleveland Southwestern and Columbus Electric RR and find vanished rail stops like Lester or the community of River Styx.
  25. 1906 Map of Wellington, 1942 Print
    1906 Map of Wellington, 1942 Print
    1906 Wellington
    1942 Print · USGS
    North-central Ohio at the opening of the twentieth century was a landscape of thriving rail-junction towns and fertile creek bottoms. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Wellington, Sullivan, and Lodi as they were connected by the Baltimore and Ohio and several electric rail lines.
  28. 1908 Map of New London, 1948 Print
    1908 Map of New London, 1948 Print
    1908 New London
    1948 Print · USGS
    North-central Ohio at the turn of the century was a landscape of thriving rail junctions and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Barlams Store, Todd School, and the busy junction at New London.
  31. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Lorain County, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas
  34. 1953 Map of West View, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of West View, 1955 Print
    1953 West View
    1955 Print · USGS
    Lorain and Cuyahoga counties are shown here in the mid-1950s, a landscape defined by small farming hamlets and active railroads. Researchers can trace historic family lands near Hardscrabble, locate old burials at St Marys Cem, and follow the path of the New York Central through West View.
  37. 1953 Map of Grafton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Grafton, 1955 Print
    1953 Grafton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lorain County reveals a landscape shaped by glacial ridges and the growing suburbs of Elyria. Genealogists can locate family sites near Butternut Ridge Cem or trace rural landmarks like the Grafton State Farm and the WEOL Radio Towers.
  40. 1953 Map of Avon, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Avon, 1955 Print
    1953 Avon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lorain County in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of growing lakefront towns and historic ridgeline roads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Avon Lake, the rural reaches of Shawville, and parish sites like St Teresa Ch.
  43. 1953 Map of North Olmsted, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of North Olmsted, 1955 Print
    1953 North Olmsted
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 1959 Map of Vermilion East, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Vermilion East, 1960 Print
    1959 Vermilion East
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and the Vermilion River valley are captured here in the late fifties, showing the area's transition into a modern transit corridor. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Brownhelm Cem and the Brownhelm (Station) along the New York Central tracks.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1959 Map of Kipton, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Kipton, 1961 Print
    1959 Kipton
    1961 Print · USGS
    Lorain County in the late fifties shows a landscape of traditional farming and growing industry, from the quarrying district of South Amherst to the quiet village of Kipton. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Henrietta Cem, the Nickel Plate Road, and the path of the Vermilion River.
  58. 1960 Map of Oberlin, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Oberlin, 1961 Print
    1960 Oberlin
    1961 Print · USGS
    The educational hub of Oberlin and the quarries of South Amherst are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots in Westwood Cemetery or locate landmarks like the Wellhead Airport and Sacred Heart Ch.
  61. 1960 Map of Wellington, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Wellington, 1961 Print
    1960 Wellington
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wellington stood as a vital rail hub in the early sixties, where the intersection of major lines defined the local economy. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Connecticut Western Reserve through landmarks like Greenwood Cem, Westwood Sch, and the grounds of Findley State Park.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1960 Map of Lorain, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Lorain, 1961 Print
    1960 Lorain
    1961 Print · USGS
    Lorain and its surrounding industrial suburbs thrived along the Lake Erie shore during the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local neighborhoods through dozens of listed schools and churches like St Marys Sch or find family landmarks at Elmwood Cemetery and Penfield Junction.
  67. 1960 Map of Nova, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Nova, 1961 Print
    1960 Nova
    1961 Print · USGS
    As the mid-century agricultural landscape of Ashland County remained firmly tied to the rails, the villages of Nova and Rochester thrived. Genealogists can trace family plots at Universalist Cem or Rochester Cem and follow the historic Orphanage Gore boundary.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1960 Map of Brighton, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Brighton, 1961 Print
    1960 Brighton
    1961 Print · USGS
    Lorain County farming and rail transport are captured here at the start of the 1960s. Researchers can trace historic family-named routes and rail lines through rural settlements like Brighton, Rochester, and the small crossroads of White Fox.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1960 Map of Lagrange, 1963 Print
    1960 Map of Lagrange, 1963 Print
    1960 Lagrange
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southern Lorain County was a landscape of rail crossings and oil derricks in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family history at Knowles Cem, locate the Preston Oil Field, and follow the New York Central through Lagrange.
    2 unique versions available
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