Old Maps of Erie County, Pennsylvania for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 108 historic maps of Erie County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Erie County, PA maps
(108)- 1899 Map of Erie, 1956 Print
1899 Erie1956 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1900 Map of Girard
1900 Girard1900 Print · USGSNorthwestern 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 - 1900 Map of Erie
1900 Erie1900 Print · USGSLake 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 - 1900 Map of Fairview
1900 Fairview1900 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1906 Map of Conneaut, 1943 Print
1906 Conneaut1943 Print · USGSAshtabula County's industrial and rural landscape is caught at a pivotal moment as the rail network expanded toward the Lake Erie shoreline. Researchers can trace early township life in Monroe Center or follow the heavy rail traffic through Conneaut and Kingsville Station.2 unique versions available - 1913 Map of North East, 1962 Print
1913 North East1962 Print · USGSThe Lake Erie shoreline and the Pennsylvania-New York border come alive in this survey of the pre-war lakefront and interior. Genealogists can locate dozens of early district schools and family landmarks like Colts Station, Lowville, and the McCord School. - 1915 Map of North East
1915 North East1915 Print · USGSCoastal Erie County at the height of its early twentieth-century rail and fruit-growing era shows a landscape transitioning from bustling lake ports to quiet hilltop farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous rural schoolhouses and small hubs like Philipsville, Colts Station, and Moorheadville.5 unique versions available - 1923 Map of Cambridge Springs, 1964 Print
1923 Cambridge Springs1964 Print · USGSNorthwestern 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. - 1925 Map of Cambridge Springs
1925 Cambridge Springs1925 Print · USGSNorthwestern 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 - 1929 Map of Corry
1929 Corry1929 Print · USGSThe industrial hub of Corry and the rural expanses of Erie and Crawford counties are captured here just before the Great Depression. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous remote schools and churches, from Harbor Hall Ch to the tiny settlement of Hatchtown.2 unique versions available - 1929 Map of Union City, 1961 Print
1929 Union City1961 Print · USGSNorthwestern Pennsylvania in the late twenties remains a landscape of busy rail junctions and crossroads hamlets like Wattsburg and Union City. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks, including the Cottage Hill Ch, Barton Sch, and Tillotson Corners. - 1932 Map of Corry
1932 Corry1932 Print · USGSThe industrial crossroads at the junction of the Pennsylvania and Erie Railroads come to life in the early 1930s. Trace old family roots and rural schoolhouses like Picidilli Sch and Daytown Sch near Spartansburg and Corry.3 unique versions available - 1932 Map of Union City
1932 Union City1932 Print · USGSNorthwestern Pennsylvania at the dawn of the 1930s reveals a landscape of thriving rail junctions and rural crossroads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and forgotten hamlets such as Riceville, Mill Village, and the many one-room schools like Bonnell Sch.3 unique versions available - 1943 Map of North East
1943 North East1943 Print · USGSThe Lake Erie shoreline in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of productive orchards and lakeside communities at the Pennsylvania-New York border. Family historians can locate dozens of neighborhood schoolhouses and rural crossroads like Colts Station, Gospel Hill Sch, and Orchard Beach. - 1943 Map of Cambridge Springs
1943 Cambridge Springs1943 Print · USGSNorthwestern 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. - 1950 Map of Cleveland
1950 Cleveland1950 Print · USGSCovers Erie County, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas - 1950 Map of Erie, 1953 Print
1950 Erie1953 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1956 Map of Cleveland, 1967 Print
1956 Cleveland1967 Print · USGSNortheast 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 - 1957 Map of Fairview SW, 1958 Print
1957 Fairview SW1958 Print · USGSThe Lake Erie shoreline in the late 1950s was a hub of seasonal recreation and vital rail transport. Researchers can trace the legacy of lakeside retreats like Camp Fitch and Camp Judson or follow the path of the New York Central Railroad.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Fairview, 1958 Print
1957 Fairview1958 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1957 Map of Erie South, 1959 Print
1957 Erie South1959 Print · USGSMid-century Erie shows its southern expansion toward the hills of Summit Township just as suburban growth began to accelerate. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous parish schools, the sprawling Erie Cemetery, and rural landmarks like St Matthews Ch and Five Points.4 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Swanville, 1959 Print
1957 Swanville1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Erie North, 1959 Print
1957 Erie North1959 Print · USGSErie 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 - 1957 Map of Warren, 1964 Print
1957 Warren1964 Print · USGSThe northern Pennsylvania oil and timber country comes into focus in the mid-fifties, showing the region before modern highway expansions. Trace the industrial rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and the early Allegheny River Reservoir near Warren and Oil City.4 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Warren
1958 Warren1958 Print · USGSNorthern Pennsylvania’s timber and oil country is captured here during the late fifties, showing the interplay of industrial valleys and vast state forests. Genealogists can trace family connections across the Cornplanter Indian Reservation or through rail hubs like Oil City and Saint Marys.
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