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1953 Map of Cleveland North, 1955 Print
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1953 Map of Cleveland North

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern edge of this urban survey, where the East Basin and West Basin meet at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. The map details the dense infrastructure of Cleveland just after the mid-century, including the massive rail networks of the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads that serviced the waterfront. Inland, the map reveals a community anchored by institutional landmarks such as Fenn College, Polyclinic Hospital, and numerous neighborhood schools like Addams High Sch and Sowinski Sch. Maritime and civic life intersect at the shoreline, where the Lakefront Airport and the Stadium sit adjacent to the harbor's breakwater and various industrial utilities including the Waterworks Intake. These features illustrate the city's role as a major Great Lakes industrial and transportation hub during its post-war peak.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain