1968 Map of Meadville

About this map

Meadville serves as the industrial and transportation hub of central Crawford County in this detailed mid-century survey. The landscape is defined by the winding course of French Creek, which is flanked by the competing tracks of the Erie-Lackawanna and the Bessemer and Lake Erie railroads. These rail lines supported the city's growth, evidenced by the dense grid of streets near the courthouse and City Hall. Beyond the urban center, the map reveals a traditional network of agricultural crossroads and family-named locales like Coons Corners and Blacks Corner. The presence of the County Fairgrounds and Port Meadville Airport indicates the regional importance of this valley. To the north, Saegertown sits at the junction where Woodcock Creek meets the main river, surrounded by upland farms and institutions like the County Home Cem.