Old Maps of Fairview Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

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Fairview Township, PA maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Erie, 1956 Print
    1899 Map of Erie, 1956 Print
    1899 Erie
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial and maritime hub of Erie thrived at the turn of the century, anchored by its protected bay and extensive rail networks. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the street grids of ERIE and outlying hamlets like Wesleyville, Swanville, and Middleboro.

  2. 1900 Map of Girard
    1900 Map of Girard
    1900 Girard
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Pennsylvania at the dawn of the twentieth century was a vital rail corridor defined by the shoreline of Lake Erie. You can trace the path of historic rail lines through Thornton Junction and locate vanished local landmarks like Lundys Lane and Paperville.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1900 Map of Erie
    1900 Map of Erie
    1900 Erie
    1900 Print · USGS
    Lake Erie's shoreline and the growing industrial port of Erie are captured here at the end of the nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early rail corridors and find local landmarks like West Library, Sterrettania, and the Presque Isle L.H..
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1900 Map of Fairview
    1900 Map of Fairview
    1900 Fairview
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Erie County shoreline was a bustling corridor of steam and steel at the turn of the century. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the early footprints of Miles Grove, Avonia, and the complex rail interchanges at Girard Junction.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1923 Map of Cambridge Springs, 1964 Print
    1923 Map of Cambridge Springs, 1964 Print
    1923 Cambridge Springs
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Pennsylvania in the 1920s reveals a landscape of rural schoolhouses and electric rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Saints Church, Carmel Cem, and the specialized Northwestern Electric railroad stops.

  6. 1925 Map of Cambridge Springs
    1925 Map of Cambridge Springs
    1925 Cambridge Springs
    1925 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Pennsylvania in the mid-1920s shows a landscape of busy crossroads and river towns connected by expanding rail lines. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Mishler Corners and dozens of country schools such as Strong School and Sedgwick School.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Cambridge Springs
    1943 Map of Cambridge Springs
    1943 Cambridge Springs
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Pennsylvania in the early 1940s is shown as a thriving network of small schoolhouses and rail junctions. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mitchell Cem, the village of Edinboro, and rural hubs such as Drakes Mills.

  8. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairview Township, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas

  9. 1950 Map of Erie, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Erie, 1953 Print
    1950 Erie
    1953 Print · USGS
    The northern and southern shores of the Great Lakes meet in the mid-twentieth century, showcasing the vital shipping and rail corridors between Ontario and Pennsylvania. Trace the routes of the Michigan Central railroad or locate coastal landmarks like Presque Isle Light and the settlement of Iona Station.

  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

  11. 1957 Map of Fairview, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Fairview, 1958 Print
    1957 Fairview
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Erie County in the late fifties shows a busy landscape of lakefront camps, bustling boroughs, and vital rail junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Johns Cem, the County Infirmary Cem, and the Divine Word Seminary.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Swanville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Swanville, 1959 Print
    1957 Swanville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The western suburbs of Erie and the Lake Erie shoreline are captured in the late fifties as residential growth moved toward the countryside. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Waldameer Park, Middleboro, and the historic Weis Library.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1959 Map of Albion, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Albion, 1960 Print
    1959 Albion
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western Erie County in the late fifties shows a landscape of busy rail corridors and established borough life. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations along Gudgeonville Road or locate early markers at Hope Cem and Drury Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1959 Map of Erie, 1974 Print
    1959 Map of Erie, 1974 Print
    1959 Erie
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal communities and busy international rail lines define the North Shore and Pennsylvania lakefront during the late fifties and early seventies. Researchers can trace historic docklands and depot sites in Erie, Port Burwell, and Simcoe alongside the extensive reaches of Long Point.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 1965 Map of Erie
    1965 Map of Erie
    1965 Erie
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern Ontario and the Pennsylvania shore are captured in the late fifties, showcasing a robust rail-and-water economy. Trace family roots and old harbor towns like Port Stanley or explore the Six Nations Indian Reserve.

  17. 1967 Map of Edinboro North, 1972 Print
    1967 Map of Edinboro North, 1972 Print
    1967 Edinboro North
    1972 Print · USGS
    Erie County's southern townships and the shores of Edinboro Lake are shown here as they appeared in the late sixties. Researchers can trace rural lineages through local landmarks like Golden Cem, McKean Sch, and the crossroads at Mishler Corners.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1985 Map of Erie, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Erie, 1986 Print
    1985 Erie
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania lakefront and the city of Erie are documented here in the mid-eighties, highlighting the region's transition from industrial hub to regional center. Genealogists and researchers can trace the neighborhoods of Wesleyville and Lake City or locate landmarks like Waldameer Park and the Conrail lines.

  19. 1986 Map of Ashtabula
    1986 Map of Ashtabula
    1986 Ashtabula
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and the rural borderlands of Ohio and Pennsylvania are captured here as they appeared in the 1980s. You can trace industrial rail lines like the BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE or locate family sites near Kelloggsville Cem and Pymatuning State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1988 Map of Erie, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Erie, 1989 Print
    1988 Erie
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the late eighties reveals a landscape of industrial hubs and coastal recreation. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Millcreek, the protected waters of Misery Bay, and the historic Lighthouse at the edge of the lake.

  21. 1998 Map of Fairview, 1999 Print
    1998 Map of Fairview, 1999 Print
    1998 Fairview
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the late nineties shows a well-established network of rail junctions and residential lakefront communities. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy institutions like the Divine Word Seminary, St Johns Cem, and Wallace Junction.

  22. 1998 Map of Swanville, 1999 Print
    1998 Map of Swanville, 1999 Print
    1998 Swanville
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and the expanding suburbs of Erie are captured here in the late nineties as modern infrastructure began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate Trinity Cem, Villa Maria Academy, and the early layout of Swanville.

  23. 2023 Map of Fairview, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Fairview, 2023 Print
    2023 Fairview
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the early twenty-first century reveals a dense network of rail junctions and residential growth. Trace family histories through local landmarks like Old Almshouse Cem, Wallace Junction, and the winding path of Elk Creek.

  24. 2023 Map of Swanville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Swanville, 2023 Print
    2023 Swanville
    2023 Print · USGS
    Greater Erie and its southwestern suburbs meet the lakefront in this contemporary topographic survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites from Trinity Cem to the Ruhl Cem and locate landmarks like the Fairview Evergreen Airport.

  25. 2023 Map of Edinboro North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Edinboro North, 2023 Print
    2023 Edinboro North
    2023 Print · USGS
    North of Edinboro in the early twenty-first century, this area of Erie County remains a landscape of historic crossroads and family cemeteries. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlers at sites like the Allen Family Cem, McLane, and the falls along Falk Run.

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