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1959 Map of East Springfield

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Conneaut Creek snakes across this Erie County landscape, providing a deep drainage corridor between the agricultural plateaus of Springfield and Conneaut townships. The map documents a critical transportation hub during the late 1950s, where the Nickel Plate Road, New York Central, and Bessemer and Lake Erie railroads intersect near Thornton Junction. This rail density, paired with the development of Interchange 1 and Interchange 2 on the emerging highway system, illustrates the transition from traditional rail commerce to modern interstate travel. Rural life remains anchored by family-named landmarks and local institutions, including the Springfield Cem, Salsbury Cem, and a Covered Bridge crossing the creek. Along the Lake Erie shoreline, recreational sites like Camp Lambee contrast with the inland farming communities of Cherry Hill and Crayton.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain