1967 Map of Akron West

About this map

Akron serves as the dense urban core of this 1967 survey, revealing a landscape deeply influenced by its industrial and topographical ties to the Cuyahoga River and the Tuscarawas River. The map captures the city as its suburban neighborhoods like Fairlawn and Maple Valley expand outward, while the industrial heart remains centered near Summit Lake and the rail corridors of Conrail. This era shows a community defined by its institutional strength, with dozens of parochial schools such as St Sebastians Sch and St Anthonys Sch serving local neighborhoods.