Old Maps of Wooster, Ohio for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Wooster with 23 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 Wooster has changed over the decades.


Wooster, OH maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Wooster, 1961 Print
    1901 Map of Wooster, 1961 Print
    1901 Wooster
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wayne County was a bustling corridor of rail and agriculture at the turn of the century, dominated by the growth of Wooster and Orrville. Researchers can trace historic institutions like Wooster University or locate the Mennonite Home and State Experiment Station.

  2. 1903 Map of Wooster, 1938 Print
    1903 Map of Wooster, 1938 Print
    1903 Wooster
    1938 Print · USGS
    Wayne County is shown at the height of its early rail-and-river economy, with every township and rural hamlet meticulously plotted. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Wooster University, the Mennonite Home, and the State Experiment Station as they appeared just after the turn of the century.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1915 Map of Millersburg, 1935 Print
    1915 Map of Millersburg, 1935 Print
    1915 Millersburg
    1935 Print · USGS
    Holmes County and southern Wayne County appear here during the early twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by small farming hamlets and a dense network of country schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Millersburg or locate landmarks like the GREENVILLE TREATY LINE, Mount Hope, and the Indian Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Millersburg
    1943 Map of Millersburg
    1943 Millersburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Holmes County and southern Wayne County are shown in the 1940s as a landscape of small farms and rail-connected villages. Genealogists can locate numerous local institutions like Hazeldell Sch, follow the Pennsylvania RR through Millersburg, or find early Oil Wells.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1961 Map of Wooster, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Wooster, 1962 Print
    1961 Wooster
    1962 Print · USGS
    The city of Wooster thrives in the early sixties as a regional hub of education and agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Burnetts Corners, old cemeteries such as Salem Cem, and the expansive College of Wooster campus.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Holmesville, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Holmesville, 1963 Print
    1961 Holmesville
    1963 Print · USGS
    The agricultural and industrial character of the Wayne and Holmes County border is revealed in the early 1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Pennsylvania Railroad Grade through Holmesville or locate rural sites like Moorhead Ch and Franklin Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 1994 Map of Holmesville, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Holmesville, 1998 Print
    1994 Holmesville
    1998 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Wayne and Holmes counties is captured here in the 1990s as it appeared before modern development. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania Railroad corridor and locate historic sites like Franklin Sch and Prairie Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1994 Map of Wooster, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Wooster, 1998 Print
    1994 Wooster
    1998 Print · USGS
    Wooster and the surrounding Wayne County townships thrive as a center of agriculture and education in the mid-1990s. Researchers can trace family sites at Wooster Cemetery, St Marys Cem, and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center.

  14. 2010 Map of Holmesville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Holmesville, 2010 Print
    2010 Holmesville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wooster, including Fredericksburg, Holmesville, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Wooster, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wooster, 2010 Print
    2010 Wooster
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wooster, including Guerne, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Holmesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Holmesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Holmesville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Wooster, including Fredericksburg, Holmesville, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Wooster, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wooster, 2013 Print
    2013 Wooster
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Wooster, including Guerne, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  18. 2016 Map of Holmesville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Holmesville, 2016 Print
    2016 Holmesville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Wooster, including Fredericksburg, Holmesville, and other nearby areas

  19. 2016 Map of Wooster, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Wooster, 2016 Print
    2016 Wooster
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Wooster, including Guerne, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  20. 2019 Map of Wooster, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Wooster, 2019 Print
    2019 Wooster
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Wooster, including Guerne, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  21. 2019 Map of Holmesville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Holmesville, 2019 Print
    2019 Holmesville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Wooster, including Fredericksburg, Holmesville, and other nearby areas

  22. 2023 Map of Wooster, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wooster, 2023 Print
    2023 Wooster
    2023 Print · USGS
    Wooster and its surrounding Wayne County communities are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the city's role as a regional center of education and governance. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like the Wayne County Courthouse, explore the grounds of The College of Wooster, or locate family sites near Burnetts Corners and Honeytown.

  23. 2023 Map of Holmesville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Holmesville, 2023 Print
    2023 Holmesville
    2023 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Holmes and Wayne Counties are captured here in the 2020s, showing a traditional rural landscape shaped by Killbuck Creek. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous family and church burial sites, including Moreland Cem and Hermans Cem.

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