Old Maps of Fairfield, Harborcreek Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Fairfield. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Fairfield, Harborcreek Township 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 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1957 Map of Erie North, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Erie North, 1959 Print
    1957 Erie North
    1959 Print · USGS
    Erie and its surrounding lakefront communities thrive during the late fifties, defined by the industrial pulse of the lakefront and the protected waters of Presque Isle Bay. Researchers can trace the footprints of old schools and parishes like St James Sch and St Benedicts Academy or locate landmarks such as the State Soldiers and Sailors Home.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 1996 Map of Erie North
    1996 Map of Erie North
    1996 Erie North
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania lakefront at the end of the century shows a bustling maritime hub defined by the unique arc of Presque Isle. Genealogists and local historians can trace civic life through Lakeside Cemetery, Gannon University, and the many neighborhood parochial schools.

  10. 2023 Map of Erie North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Erie North, 2023 Print
    2023 Erie North
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Erie waterfront and the protective arc of Presque Isle are shown in modern detail during the early 2020s. Researchers can locate Lakeside Cem, the Pennsylvania Soldier's and Sailor's Home Cem, and the urban expansion of Wesleyville.

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