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1963 Map of Lakewood

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Lakewood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Lake Erie defines the northern edge of this suburban landscape, where the deeply carved Rocky River valley creates a dramatic green corridor through the dense residential grids of Lakewood and Rocky River. The 1963 survey captures the area during a period of significant post-war infrastructure, featuring the sprawling Cleveland Hopkins Airport and the massive Cleveland Ordnance Plant in the south. These industrial and transportation hubs contrast with the recreational spaces of the Rocky River Reservation and Edgewater Park.

Religious and educational institutions are exceptionally prominent, reflecting the community's growth. Numerous parochial sites like St Augustines Academy, St Josephs Academy, and Nazareth Academy are plotted alongside local landmarks such as Lakewood Park Cemetery and Alger Cem. The rail network, including the New York Central and Baltimore and Ohio, remains a critical element of the local economy, weaving through neighborhoods like Brook Park and Parma Heights.