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Old Maps of Avon Lake, Ohio for Metal Detecting

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Avon Lake, 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 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.
  10. 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
  13. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Avon Lake, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  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. 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
  28. 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.
  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 Avon, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Avon, 1964 Print
    1963 Avon
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lorain County is captured here during a decade of rapid suburban growth between the lakefront and the industrial centers. Researchers can trace the development of Sheffield Lake and Avon Lake, or locate family landmarks like St Teresa Cem and Weiss Field.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1963 Map of North Olmsted, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of North Olmsted, 1964 Print
    1963 North Olmsted
    1964 Print · USGS
    Coastal life meets suburban expansion in the early sixties as communities like Bay Village and Westlake grow along the lakefront. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Bosworth Airport or trace family sites at Maple Ridge Cem and Evergreen Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1986 Map of Put-In-Bay
    1986 Map of Put-In-Bay
    1986 Put-In-Bay
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie archipelago and Ohio shoreline are documented here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's unique maritime and rail connectivity. Trace island life and landmarks like the Marblehead Lighthouse, Put-in-Bay, and Kelleys Island.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 1986 Map of Cleveland South
    1986 Map of Cleveland South
    1986 Cleveland South
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northeast Ohio in the mid-eighties shows the expanding reach of the Akron and Cleveland suburbs into the surrounding countryside. Trace the industrial rail networks of the Erie Lackawanna RR or find local landmarks like Kent State University and the Ravenna Arsenal.
  52. 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.
  55. 1994 Map of Cleveland South
    1994 Map of Cleveland South
    1994 Cleveland South
    1994 Print · USGS
    The metropolitan corridor between Akron and Cleveland is shown here in the mid-nineties during a period of significant suburban growth. Researchers can trace the path of the Ohio Turnpike or explore expansive recreation lands like West Branch State Park.
  58. 1994 Map of North Olmsted, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of North Olmsted, 2000 Print
    1994 North Olmsted
    2000 Print · USGS
    The western Cleveland suburbs are shown here in the mid-nineties as they matured into dense residential communities. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous sites like Butternut Ridge Cemetery, Holy Trinity School, and Evergreen Cemetery.
  61. 1994 Map of Avon, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of Avon, 2000 Print
    1994 Avon
    2000 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lorain County at the close of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by Great Lakes industry and rapid suburban growth. Trace family roots and local history at St Teresa Cem or the numerous local schools like St Marys Sch and Brookside High Sch.
  64. 2010 Map of Avon, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Avon, 2010 Print
    2010 Avon
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Avon Lake, including Lorain, Elyria, and other nearby areas
  67. 2010 Map of Avon OE N, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Avon OE N, 2010 Print
    2010 Avon OE N
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Avon Lake, including Sheffield Lake, Avon Point, and other nearby areas
  70. 2010 Map of North Olmsted, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of North Olmsted, 2010 Print
    2010 North Olmsted
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Avon Lake, including Cleveland, North Ridgeville, and other nearby areas
  73. 2010 Map of North Olmsted OE N, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of North Olmsted OE N, 2010 Print
    2010 North Olmsted OE N
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Avon Lake, including Bay Village, Cuyahoga County, and other nearby areas
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