1950s Maps of Lorain County, Ohio

1. 1950 Map of Cleveland

   

   1950 Cleveland

   1950 Print · USGS

   Covers Lorain County, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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