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1985 Map of Erie

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Erie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The industrial and maritime hub of Erie dominates this mid-1980s planimetric survey, which illustrates the city's complex relationship with the Great Lakes shoreline. The distinctive peninsula of Presque Isle and Presque Isle State Park forms the protective barrier for Presque Isle Bay, while the urban core expands eastward through Lawrence Park and Wesleyville. The map captures the transportation infrastructure critical to the region's economy, from the Erie International Airport to the heavy rail corridors of Conrail and the Norfolk and Western lines that parallel the coast.

Rural development patterns are visible in the townships of Mill Creek, Summit, and Fairview. Beyond the city limits, smaller lakefront communities like Lake City and Avonia sit atop the bluffs, separated by deep ravines cut by Elk Creek and Walnut Creek. Cultural landmarks such as Waldameer Park and several seasonal camps including Camp Sherwin indicate the long-standing recreational value of the Pennsylvania coast.