1923 Map of Cambridge Springs

About this map

Edinboro Lake and its namesake settlement of Edinboro anchor this rural landscape in the 1920s, a period when the local economy relied on a network of one-room schoolhouses and small agricultural junctions. The northern extent of French Creek passes through Venango and Drakes Mills, while the Northwestern Electric line provides a modern transportation link between scattered hamlets like Crossingville and Mc Lane. This era is defined by the high density of neighborhood schools, including Sherred Hill School, Kinter Hill School, and Gillespie School, suggesting a closely knit community structure before the consolidation of rural education. For those researching local lineages, the map identifies specific landmarks like Carmel Cem and the Erie R R corridor, alongside minor stops such as Racops Siding and Blostons Junc.