1963 Map of Lakewood

About this map

Lake Erie defines the northern boundary of this densely developed shoreline, where the Rocky River carves a deep valley through the residential landscape. The map illustrates the intense urbanization of the mid-20th century, with purple tinting marking the expansion of Lakewood, Rocky River, and Cleveland into the surrounding suburbs. This era sees the convergence of major transportation infrastructure, including the Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport and the complex rail networks of the Norfolk and Western and Conrail.