1900 Map of Erie

About this map

The city of Erie dominates the Lake Erie shoreline in this turn-of-the-century survey, showcasing a dense urban grid and a complex harbor protected by the distinctive curve of Presque Isle. The map captures the industrial and maritime infrastructure of the era, including the Erie L.H. and Presque Isle L.H., alongside the crucial rail lines of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern R. R. and the P. R. R. Philadelphia and Erie Div. that fueled the region's growth.