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1905 Map of Akron

Name: 1905 Topographic Map of Akron
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1919
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1919

About this map

Akron serves as the industrial anchor of this 1903 survey, which illustrates the city’s complex relationship with the winding Cuyahoga River and the legacy of the Ohio and Erie Canal. The canal infrastructure is documented in detail, including notable waypoints such as Pancake Lock and Deep Lock. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of water bodies, including Summit Lake, Nesmith Lake, and several smaller ponds like Black Pond and White Pond, which influenced early development patterns.

Beyond the central urban hub, the surrounding townships are dotted with smaller hamlets and rural post offices like Ellis Corners Montrose PO. Significant geological features such as the Boston Ledges and Ritchie Ledges define the northeastern corner, while a web of rail lines, including the Cleveland Terminal and Valley RR and the Northern Ohio RR, connect the manufacturing centers of Barberton and Wadsworth to the broader regional economy.