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1950s Maps of Akron, Ohio

Explore 9 historic maps of Akron 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 Akron'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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Akron's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Akron, OH maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Cleveland, Parma, 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. 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.
  10. 1953 Map of Peninsula, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Peninsula, 1955 Print
    1953 Peninsula
    1955 Print · USGS
    Summit County in the early fifties showcases a river valley caught between its industrial heritage and burgeoning parklands. You can trace the historic Ohio and Erie Canal past settlements like Everett and Botzum, or locate local landmarks like East Bath Cem and Camp Manatoc.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 1958 Map of Akron West, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Akron West, 1959 Print
    1958 Akron West
    1959 Print · USGS
    Akron and Barberton are shown at a peak of industrial and suburban growth in the late fifties. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and transit routes like Summit Lake, Lake Anna, and the winding Ohio and Erie Canal.
  25. 1958 Map of Canal Fulton, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Canal Fulton, 1959 Print
    1958 Canal Fulton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Ohio’s transition from a canal-era landscape to a post-war recreational and suburban hub is on display during the late fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Manchester, identify old rural schools like Township Sch, or locate the path of the Ohio Canal.
    4 unique versions available
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