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1994 Map of Akron West

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Akron West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Akron serves as the dense urban core of this 1990s landscape, flanked by established industrial and residential districts like Kenmore and South Akron. The geography is defined by a complex network of waterways and glacial kettle lakes, including Summit Lake, Lake Nesmith, and the expansive Portage Lakes system to the south. Historically significant infrastructure like the Tuscarawas River Diversion Dam and the Conrail rail lines trace the legacy of the region's transport and industrial development.

Educational and institutional landmarks are particularly well-represented, from the University of Akron Memorial Stadium to numerous parochial institutions like Our Lady of the Elms and St Sebastian Sch. The map also captures several major sports venues including the Rubber Bowl and Barberton Stadium. Open spaces and leisure areas are prominent, with Firestone Metropolitan Park and Sand Run Metropolitan Park providing significant green space amidst the suburban expansion of Fairlawn and the industrial footprint of Barberton.