Old Maps of Amherst Township, Ohio for Metal Detecting

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Amherst Township, 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1961 Map of Toledo
    1961 Map of Toledo
    1961 Toledo
    1961 Print · USGS
    The western basin of Lake Erie and the industrial heart of Northern Ohio are captured here during the post-war era. Researchers can trace historical rail lines like the New York Central or locate landmarks like the Erie Ordnance Depot and Pelee Island.

  10. 1969 Map of Vermilion East, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Vermilion East, 1971 Print
    1969 Vermilion East
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline at Vermilion is captured here during a period of suburban expansion and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the heritage of the Connecticut Western Reserve through local landmarks like Brownhelm Station, St Marys Sch, and the Rugby Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1969 Map of Kipton, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Kipton, 1971 Print
    1969 Kipton
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northern Ohio townships like Russia and Henrietta are shown in the late sixties as agricultural life met the age of the superhighway. Genealogists can locate family sites such as Harrison Cem or Henrietta Cem and trace the winding Vermilion River.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1969 Map of Oberlin, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Oberlin, 1971 Print
    1969 Oberlin
    1971 Print · USGS
    Central Lorain County in the late sixties shows a maturing landscape of academic life and industrial growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through several burial grounds like Westwood Cemetery or locate landmarks like Oberlin College and the County Speedway.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1969 Map of Lorain, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Lorain, 1972 Print
    1969 Lorain
    1972 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of Lorain and Amherst is captured here during the height of the mid-century manufacturing era. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through dozens of sites like Elmwood Cemetery, the Turning Basin, and Penfield Junction.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1986 Map of Lorain
    1986 Map of Lorain
    1986 Lorain
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and North Central Ohio interior are shown in detail during the mid-eighties, from the industrial docks of Lorain to the peninsulas of Sandusky. Researchers can trace historic transport routes like the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad or locate significant landmarks like Oberlin College and Cedar Point.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 2010 Map of Kipton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Kipton, 2010 Print
    2010 Kipton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Lorain County’s rural orchards and small-town centers are captured here during the first decade of the new millennium. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and landmarks like Kipton Quarry, Gore Cemetery, and the Schoepfle Arboretum.

  16. 2010 Map of Oberlin, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Oberlin, 2010 Print
    2010 Oberlin
    2010 Print · USGS
    The college town of Oberlin and its surrounding Lorain County farmsteads are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Westwood Cemetery or City of Elyria Cemetery and locate agricultural landmarks like Grobe Fruit Farm.

  17. 2010 Map of Lorain, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lorain, 2010 Print
    2010 Lorain
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline at Lorain and Amherst was a bustling maritime and industrial corridor at the start of the 21st century. Researchers can trace numerous local burial sites like Crownhill Cemetery or locate landmarks such as the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge.

  18. 2010 Map of Vermilion East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Vermilion East, 2010 Print
    2010 Vermilion East
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and Vermilion River valley are captured here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets Ohio's lakefront history. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Claus Family Cemetery and trace the development of Vermilion-on-the-Lake and Brownhelm Station.

  19. 2013 Map of Kipton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Kipton, 2013 Print
    2013 Kipton
    2013 Print · USGS
    The tri-county border of Erie, Lorain, and Huron counties comes into focus in this early 21st-century look at the Vermilion River valley. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint numerous burial grounds like Birmingham Cem and Camden Cem, or locate landmarks such as Dean Road Bridge and the Kipton Reservoir.

  20. 2013 Map of Lorain, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lorain, 2013 Print
    2013 Lorain
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie coast and the industrial Black River corridor define the landscape of the Lorain area in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific properties and landmarks from Elmwood Cem and Saint Josephs Cem to the Lorain Lighthouse.

  21. 2013 Map of Vermilion East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Vermilion East, 2013 Print
    2013 Vermilion East
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Ohio lakefront in the early 2010s shows a mix of maritime heritage and suburban growth between Vermilion and Lorain. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Claus Family Cem and the small hamlet of Brownhelm Station.

  22. 2013 Map of Oberlin, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Oberlin, 2013 Print
    2013 Oberlin
    2013 Print · USGS
    The college town of Oberlin and the western fringes of Elyria are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of Oberlin Coll, locate family plots in Westwood Cem, and find local landmarks like the Lorain County Speedway.

  23. 2016 Map of Lorain, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lorain, 2016 Print
    2016 Lorain
    2016 Print · USGS
    Lorain and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown in 2016 as the region balances its industrial riverfront legacy with modern residential growth. Trace local heritage at Elmwood Cemetery or follow the banks of the Black River past the Charles Berry Bascule Bridge.

  24. 2016 Map of Kipton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Kipton, 2016 Print
    2016 Kipton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Lorain County agricultural lands and river valleys are captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing the rural character of northern Ohio. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Birmingham Cem and Camden Cem or follow the winding Vermilion River past Kipton.

  25. 2016 Map of Oberlin, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Oberlin, 2016 Print
    2016 Oberlin
    2016 Print · USGS
    The college town of Oberlin and the western fringes of Elyria are captured here during a period of steady suburban and aviation growth. Researchers can locate numerous family and municipal burial grounds such as Westwood Cem, Agudath Achim Cem, and Pioneer Cem.

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