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Loading map...1905 Map of Akron
USGS Topo · Published 1926About this map
The industrial and transportation nexus of the Cuyahoga Valley is vividly documented here, showing Akron as it transitioned into a regional powerhouse. The Ohio and Erie Canal runs parallel to the Cuyahoga River, marked by historic waypoints like Deep Lock and Pancake Lock, illustrating the legacy of nineteenth-century water transport alongside modern rail lines like the Barberton Belt Line. The urban grid of Akron is clearly defined, featuring landmarks such as Glendale Cemetery and the waters of Summit Lake.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1905
Date Published1926
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.43 x 20.12 inches
Editions of this 1905 Akron Map
7 editions found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain