1960 Map of Harborcreek

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern edge of this coastal landscape, where the shoreline is carved by a series of parallel drainage runs including Sevenmile Creek, Eightmile Creek, and Twelvemile Creek. The settlement pattern reflects the importance of transportation corridors, with the Penn Central and Norfolk and Western railroads running parallel to the coast. This 1960s era map, updated with 1970 aerial data, shows a mix of agricultural land and growing suburban infrastructure near Harborcreek and Brookside. Local landmarks such as the Harborcreek School for Boys, the Moorhead Air Park, and a Drive-in Theater illustrate the mid-century development of the region. Significant institutional and religious sites are scattered throughout, from Our Lady of Mercy Ch to the Mount St Benedict grounds. The terrain transitions from the low-lying lake plains to the rising elevations of the Greenfield and North East boundaries.