1960s Maps of Akron, Ohio

Explore 5 historic maps of Akron from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Akron's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Akron, OH maps

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  1. 1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Canton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania thrives in the early sixties as steel mills and rail lines dominate the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like McKinley National Memorial, Malone College, and industrial sites such as Republic Steel Corp.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 1963 Map of Peninsula, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Peninsula, 1965 Print
    1963 Peninsula
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Cuyahoga Valley was entering a period of suburban expansion in the early sixties while maintaining its industrial rail heritage. Traces of local history are found at Smith Chapel, Ira Cem, and the Baltimore and Ohio line through Peninsula.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1967 Map of Akron West, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Akron West, 1970 Print
    1967 Akron West
    1970 Print · USGS
    Akron and Barberton are shown in great detail during the late 1960s, a period of peak industrial and suburban development. Researchers can trace dozens of local schools and landmarks like the University of Akron Memorial Stadium, St Nicholas Ch, and Lake Anna.
    6 unique versions available

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