1905 Map of Akron

About this map

Akron sits at the center of a dense industrial and transport network, serving as a hub for both the Ohio and Erie Canal and numerous rail lines like the Erie Railroad and Akron and Barberton Belt RR. The map illustrates the region's transition from early canal-era infrastructure, including Deep Lock and Pancake Lock along the Cuyahoga River, to a booming manufacturing center. Surrounding townships like Copley, Norton, and Northampton show a landscape dotted with small settlements such as Ghent and Ellis Corners Montrose PO.