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1950s Maps of Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

Explore 16 historic maps of Lawrence County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Lawrence County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Lawrence County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Lawrence County, PA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Map of Cleveland
    1950 Cleveland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawrence County, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas
  4. 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.
  7. 1951 Map of Campbell, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Campbell, 1953 Print
    1951 Campbell
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Mahoning River valley in the early fifties shows a dense industrial corridor of rails and riverside towns on the Ohio-Pennsylvania line. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like White Sch, St Johns Cem, and Holy Rosary Cem.
  10. 1951 Map of New Middletown, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of New Middletown, 1953 Print
    1951 New Middletown
    1953 Print · USGS
    Eastern Ohio at the dawn of the fifties shows a rural landscape adapting to new interstate travel. Researchers can trace ancestral locations at Bethel Cem, Springfield High Sch, and the emerging corridor of the Ohio Turnpike.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1957 Map of Beaver Falls, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Beaver Falls, 1958 Print
    1957 Beaver Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    Beaver County and Lawrence County industry thrives along the riverbanks in the late fifties as suburban growth meets active coal country. Researchers can trace the sprawling campus of Geneva College and find family plots at Providence Cem or St Agatha Cem.
    8 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of New Galilee, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of New Galilee, 1959 Print
    1957 New Galilee
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania's industrial corridor comes alive in the late 1950s near the Ohio border. Trace the rail lines of the Pennsylvania Railroad and find local landmarks like Beaver County Airport and White Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1958 Map of Edinburg, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Edinburg, 1959 Print
    1958 Edinburg
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Shenango and Mahoning rivers meet in the late fifties amidst a dense network of major railroads and industrial hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Kings Chapel, Hopewell Cem, and the now-vanished New Castle Trade Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of Zelienople, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Zelienople, 1959 Print
    1958 Zelienople
    1959 Print · USGS
    Zelienople and the Connoquenessing valley appear in the late fifties as coal mining and rail transport shaped the Butler County border. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Ch, Wurtemburg Cem, and the Lillyville Sch during a period of industrial expansion.
    7 unique versions available
  34. 1958 Map of Bessemer, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Bessemer, 1959 Print
    1958 Bessemer
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Lawrence County in the late fifties shows a landscape shaped by coal, quarrying, and heavy rail. Genealogists can trace family names and local burials at Madonna Cem or Mount Jackson Cem while following the Pennsylvania RR corridor.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of Greenfield, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Greenfield, 1959 Print
    1958 Greenfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mercer and Lawrence Counties are shown here in the late fifties, characterized by a network of rural schoolhouses and family cemeteries. Researchers can trace local history through landmarks like Reed Sch, Zahniser Cem, and the small settlement of Hoagland along Beaver Run.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1958 Map of New Castle South, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of New Castle South, 1960 Print
    1958 New Castle South
    1960 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County industrial life is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the complex rail networks and mining operations south of New Castle. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous parish sites and rural schools like St Nicholas Cem, Greenwood Ch, and Rural Hill Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1958 Map of New Castle North, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of New Castle North, 1960 Print
    1958 New Castle North
    1960 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County was undergoing significant post-war growth in the late fifties as residential neighborhoods expanded north from New Castle toward New Wilmington. Researchers can locate long-standing institutions like Westminster College and trace family plots at Oak Park Cemetery or Neshannock Church Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Sharon East, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Sharon East, 1960 Print
    1958 Sharon East
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mercer County during the late fifties shows the steady outward growth of Sharon and Farrell into the surrounding townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous sites like Morefield Cem, Township High Sch, and the West Middlesex Airport.
    5 unique versions available
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