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1950s Maps of Portage County, Ohio

Explore 14 historic maps of Portage County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Portage County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Portage County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Portage County, OH maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Portage County, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas
  4. 1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Canton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Ohio and Pennsylvania reached its mid-century peak during this era of heavy rail and river transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of steel towns like Aliquippa and Weirton alongside the Ohio River and major lines of the Pennsylvania RR.
  7. 1952 Map of Alliance, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Alliance, 1954 Print
    1952 Alliance
    1954 Print · USGS
    Alliance and its surrounding industrial townships are captured in the early fifties, showcasing a dense rail and school network. Genealogists can trace family names through several burial sites like Old German Cem and Hartzell Cem, or locate historic homes near Mt Union College.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Canton
    1953 Map of Canton
    1953 Canton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Ohio and Pennsylvania is captured at its mid-century peak in this detailed regional survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the vast rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and find local landmarks like Nimisila Reservoir and Tappan Reservoir.
  13. 1953 Map of Aurora, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Aurora, 1954 Print
    1953 Aurora
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Aurora and Taborville region of Northeast Ohio is captured in the early fifties during a period of significant growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Ohio Turnpike as it first cut through the landscape near Plainview Ch and Fowler Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Twinsburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Twinsburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Twinsburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Ohio is shown here during a period of rapid post-war expansion, with the Ohio Turnpike still under construction. Genealogists and local historians can locate Crown Hill Cemetery, the Cleveland Boys Sch, and rail-side hamlets like Falls Junction and Glenwillow.
  19. 1953 Map of Hudson, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hudson, 1955 Print
    1953 Hudson
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northeast Ohio's suburban and industrial growth is captured here in the early fifties as the rail lines still dominated the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Markillie Cem or locate the old Mid City Airport and Lincoln Sch.
  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. 1957 Map of Canton, 1971 Print
    1957 Map of Canton, 1971 Print
    1957 Canton
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Ohio River Valley. Trace the heritage of rail and river commerce through Pittsburgh, the massive steel towns along the Ohio River, and major junctions on the Pennsylvania RR.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1958 Map of Akron East, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Akron East, 1959 Print
    1958 Akron East
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Akron and Tallmadge show a landscape of industrial might and suburban growth just before the interstate era. Trace family roots at Ellet Memorial Cem or explore aviation landmarks like the Goodyear Airdock and Derby Downs.
  31. 1958 Map of North Canton, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of North Canton, 1959 Print
    1958 North Canton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeast Ohio saw significant expansion in the late fifties as suburban life developed around major transportation hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Greentown and Uniontown, or locate smaller sites like Tritts Millpond and Klinefelter Cem.
  34. 1959 Map of Mantua, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mantua, 1960 Print
    1959 Mantua
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northern Portage County is shown at a mid-century crossroads as the village of Hiram and its historic Hiram College expand. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes like Dudley Road or locate the Mennonite Ch and Westlawn Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1959 Map of Garrettsville, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Garrettsville, 1960 Print
    1959 Garrettsville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Garrettsville and the surrounding townships are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Western Reserve survey grid and rocky ledges. Researchers can locate several family cemeteries, the Erie RR line, and landmarks like Nelson Ledge State Park.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Windham, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Windham, 1961 Print
    1959 Windham
    1961 Print · USGS
    Portage County at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape shaped by military expansion and major transport lines. Researchers can trace the massive Ravenna Arsenal complex alongside small rail stops like Wayland and the historic Hawley Cem.
    3 unique versions available
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