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1963 Map of Shaker Heights

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Shaker Heights
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Shaker Lakes form a green corridor through the heart of this landscape, reflecting the planned suburban character of Shaker Heights and Cleveland Heights. By the early 1960s, the area had transitioned into a dense network of residential streets and educational institutions, including John Carroll University and the Hathaway-Brown Sch. Public transit is a defining feature here, with the Rapid Transit lines cutting across the grid to connect these heights with Cleveland.

To the south and east, the industrial and commercial expansion of the postwar era is evident. The sprawling Southgate Shopping Center in Maple Heights and the Thistledown Racetrack in North Randall highlight the shift toward automobile-centric development. This growth is contrasted by large, established landmarks like the massive Calvary Cemetery and the Cleveland House of Correction, while the southern edge retains pockets of heavy industry near the Cuyahoga River and the Sand and Gravel Pit.