1901 Map of Oberlin

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Industrial and academic centers define this early-century landscape along the southern shore of Lake Erie. The burgeoning steel and shipping hub of Lorain is shown in detail, including the residential and industrial layout of South Lorain and the shoreline developments at Randall Grove and Beaver Park. In the interior, Oberlin and its college grounds are clearly mapped, while Elyria serves as a central rail junction where the L. S. and M. S. R. R. and several electric lines meet. The prevalence of interurban transit is remarkable, with the Lake Shore Electric R. R. and Cleveland and Elyria Electric R. R. connecting rural townships. Significant sandstone Quarry operations are marked near North Amherst and Grafton, reflecting the importance of local stone to the regional economy alongside agricultural settlements like Avon Center and Nickelplate.