Old Maps of Dover, Ohio for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Dover with 33 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 Dover has changed over the decades.


Dover, OH maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Uhrichsville, 1956 Print
    1909 Map of Uhrichsville, 1956 Print
    1909 Uhrichsville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial valleys of Tuscarawas and Harrison Counties come alive in this early twentieth-century survey. Genealogists can trace family roots at Gnadenhutten, Goshen Beidler PO, and dozens of rural sites like Kennedy Church and Latto School.

  2. 1911 Map of Uhrichsville, 1937 Print
    1911 Map of Uhrichsville, 1937 Print
    1911 Uhrichsville
    1937 Print · USGS
    Tuscarawas County's industrial river valleys and canal routes are shown here at their height before the mid-century decline of rail. Researchers can trace the path of the Ohio and Erie Canal and locate family-named landmarks like Beidler P O, Wesley Church, and Gnadenhutten.

  3. 1912 Map of Dover, 1939 Print
    1912 Map of Dover, 1939 Print
    1912 Dover
    1939 Print · USGS
    Tuscarawas and Stark Counties are shown in the early twentieth century as coal and rail corridors shaped the valley floors. Researchers can locate unique landmarks like the Octagonal School, the historic Zoar community, and the path of the Ohio Treaty Line.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1914 Map of Navarre, 1940 Print
    1914 Map of Navarre, 1940 Print
    1914 Navarre
    1940 Print · USGS
    Northeast Ohio’s industrial and rural landscape is shown here as the coal and rail era reached its peak. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local schools like Frogpond School and follow the angled path of the historic Military Treaty Line.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1944 Map of Navarre
    1944 Map of Navarre
    1944 Navarre
    1944 Print · USGS
    During the mid-1940s, this portion of East Central Ohio was a thriving network of rail-towns and coal mines. Researchers can trace the Treaty Line, locate dozens of rural schoolhouses like Brush College Sch, and see the footprint of Brewster and Sugar Creek.

  6. 1944 Map of Dover
    1944 Map of Dover
    1944 Dover
    1944 Print · USGS
    Eastern Ohio during the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of river-valley industry and rural schoolhouses. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Wheeling and Lake Erie or locate community hubs like Octagonal Sch and Zoar Station.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 1961 Map of Strasburg
    1961 Map of Strasburg
    1961 Strasburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    Tuscarawas County's industrial and rural crossroads are captured here during a period of active coal mining and rail expansion in the early sixties. Genealogists can locate family sites such as Hartline Cem or Bunker Hill Ch, while rail historians can trace the Penn Central and Baltimore and Ohio routes.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1961 Map of Dover, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Dover, 1963 Print
    1961 Dover
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Tuscarawas River valley was entering a period of mid-century growth as Dover and New Philadelphia expanded south of the historic Dover Dam. Researchers can trace family sites at Maple Grove Cem, explore the grounds of Camp Tuscazoar, or locate vanished Strip Mines and local schools like Tuscarawas Ave Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 1962 Map of New Philadelphia, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of New Philadelphia, 1963 Print
    1962 New Philadelphia
    1963 Print · USGS
    Tuscarawas County's industrial and coal-mining heritage is on display in the early sixties, centered on the river and its bustling valley. Genealogists can trace family roots through Evergreen Burial Park, St Peters Ch, and the historic Schoenbrunn State Memorial.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1986 Map of Canton
    1986 Map of Canton
    1986 Canton
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Ohio’s industrial corridor and rural heartland are captured here in the mid-1980s as the region's rail and highway networks reached their modern form. Researchers can trace the layout of Canton and Massillon, locate family sites near West Lawn Cemetery, or explore the grounds of Malone College and Walsh College.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1993 Map of New Philadephia, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of New Philadephia, 1994 Print
    1993 New Philadephia
    1994 Print · USGS
    Tuscarawas County in the early nineties shows a transition from coal and canal history to a modern educational and retail hub. Trace the Ohio Canal (Abandoned) near Tuscarawas or locate the St Peters Ch and Mud Run Cem.

  16. 1994 Map of Dover, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Dover, 1998 Print
    1994 Dover
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Tuscarawas River valley in the late twentieth century shows the continued growth of Dover and New Philadelphia alongside historic water routes. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Maple Grove Grove Cem, Unity Grange, and the remains of the Abandoned Canal.

  17. 1994 Map of Strasburg, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Strasburg, 1998 Print
    1994 Strasburg
    1998 Print · USGS
    Tuscarawas County's industrial and rural character is on full display in the 1990s as the W & L E railroad moves through the village of Strasburg. Researchers can trace old family burial grounds like Garber Cem and Dundee Cem alongside the heavy footprint of local Strip Mine operations.

  18. 1994 Map of New Philadephia, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of New Philadephia, 1998 Print
    1994 New Philadephia
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Tuscarawas Valley in the mid-nineties shows a landscape where industrial heritage meets academic growth and historic preservation. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Peters Ch, Fair St Cem, and old settlements like Wainwright and Midvale.

  19. 2010 Map of Dover, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dover, 2010 Print
    2010 Dover
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Dover, including New Philadelphia, Parral, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of New Philadelphia, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of New Philadelphia, 2010 Print
    2010 New Philadelphia
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Dover, including New Philadelphia, Goshen, and other nearby areas

  21. 2010 Map of Strasburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Strasburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Strasburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Dover, including Strasburg, Sugarcreek, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Strasburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Strasburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Strasburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dover, including Strasburg, Sugarcreek, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Dover, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dover, 2013 Print
    2013 Dover
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dover, including New Philadelphia, Parral, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of New Philadelphia, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of New Philadelphia, 2013 Print
    2013 New Philadelphia
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dover, including New Philadelphia, Goshen, and other nearby areas

  25. 2016 Map of New Philadelphia, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of New Philadelphia, 2016 Print
    2016 New Philadelphia
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Dover, including New Philadelphia, Goshen, and other nearby areas

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