1960 Map of Ashtabula North

About this map

Ashtabula Harbor serves as the industrial heart of this Lake Erie shoreline during the mid-20th century, where the Ashtabula River meets the lake. The map details a landscape transition from the heavy industrial infrastructure of the Penn Central rail lines and lakeside drydocks to the residential communities of Saybrook and Edgewood. A dense concentration of parochial and public education centers, such as Mother of Sorrows Sch, St Josephs Sch, and Columbus Sch, reflects the robust social fabric of Ashtabula at this time. Recreational spaces like Walnut Beach Park and Lake Shore Park offer a contrast to the nearby utility of the Waterworks and Sewage Disposal facilities, documenting the city's dual role as a commercial port and a permanent lakeside home.