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Old Maps of Kent, Ohio for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Kent with 36 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Kent has changed over the decades.

Kent, OH maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Kent, 1941 Print
    1906 Map of Kent, 1941 Print
    1906 Kent
    1941 Print · USGS
    Portage and Summit Counties are captured here at the height of the steam and electric rail era. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through early settlements like Tallmadge and Mogadore, or locate landmarks like the County Infirmary.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 1960 Map of Kent, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Kent, 1961 Print
    1960 Kent
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Portage County is defined here by the industrial growth of Kent and the sprawling waters of Lake Rockwell. Genealogists can trace family names through Standing Rock Cem and Streetsboro Cem or locate early campus buildings at Kent State University.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Suffield, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Suffield, 1961 Print
    1960 Suffield
    1961 Print · USGS
    Portage County in the early sixties shows a landscape of glacial lakes and growing townships centered around the Connecticut Western Reserve. Local researchers can trace the Blimp Landing Field near Suffield or locate family plots at North Dyke Cem and Randolph Hillside Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 1963 Map of Hudson, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Hudson, 1964 Print
    1963 Hudson
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Ohio’s suburban landscape comes into focus in the early sixties as the cities of the Cuyahoga Valley expand. Genealogists can locate family sites at Markillie Cem or Draper Cem, and trace the grounds of Western Reserve Academy or the quiet settlement of Darrowville.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1967 Map of Akron East, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Akron East, 1969 Print
    1967 Akron East
    1969 Print · USGS
    Summit County's industrial heart and growing suburbs are captured here during the late sixties. Trace the footprint of aviation history at the Goodyear Airdock and explore the rail networks of the Erie-Lackawanna RR and Penn Central.
    6 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 1994 Map of Kent, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Kent, 1997 Print
    1994 Kent
    1997 Print · USGS
    Portage County in the mid-nineties shows a landscape shaped by glacial waters and academic growth. Trace family and local history at Standing Rock Cem, Kent State University, and the unique Kent Bog State Nature Preserve.
  40. 1994 Map of Suffield, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Suffield, 1997 Print
    1994 Suffield
    1997 Print · USGS
    Portage County at the close of the twentieth century remains a landscape of traditional township centers and significant water features. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Blimp Landing Field, St Michaels Ch, and the Upson-Meacham Cem.
  43. 1994 Map of Akron East, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Akron East, 1997 Print
    1994 Akron East
    1997 Print · USGS
    Eastern Akron and its neighbors in the mid-1990s show a region shaped by industry and aviation. Researchers can trace local history at the Goodyear Airdock, Tallmadge Cemetery, and the shores of Springfield Lake.
  46. 1994 Map of Hudson, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of Hudson, 2000 Print
    1994 Hudson
    2000 Print · USGS
    Northeast Ohio's suburban landscape comes into focus during the 1990s as the cities of Hudson and Stow expand toward the Cuyahoga Valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Western Reserve Academy and Markillie Cem amidst the era's growing neighborhoods.
  49. 2010 Map of Hudson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hudson, 2010 Print
    2010 Hudson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent, including Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, and other nearby areas
  52. 2010 Map of Kent, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Kent, 2010 Print
    2010 Kent
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent, including Streetsboro, Ravenna, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Suffield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Suffield, 2010 Print
    2010 Suffield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent, including Brimfield, Suffield, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of Akron East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Akron East, 2010 Print
    2010 Akron East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent, including Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, and other nearby areas
  61. 2013 Map of Hudson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hudson, 2013 Print
    2013 Hudson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent, including Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Akron East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Akron East, 2013 Print
    2013 Akron East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent, including Akron, Cuyahoga Falls, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Suffield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Suffield, 2013 Print
    2013 Suffield
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent, including Brimfield, Suffield, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of Kent, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Kent, 2013 Print
    2013 Kent
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent, including Streetsboro, Ravenna, and other nearby areas
  73. 2016 Map of Suffield, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Suffield, 2016 Print
    2016 Suffield
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Kent, including Brimfield, Suffield, and other nearby areas
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