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

Explore 13 historic maps of Lorain 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'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, 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. 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
  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. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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.
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