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1957 Map of Swanville

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Swanville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The coastal landscape of Lake Erie near the city of Erie underwent significant suburban expansion between the original 1955 aerial surveys and the 1969 field revisions. Residential growth is evident in communities like Eaglehurst, Glenruadh, and Lakewood, while the shoreline features the prominent Presque Isle State Park and Waldameer Park. The geography is defined by the deep incisions of Walnut Creek and Elk Creek, which drain the southern agricultural uplands toward the lake.

Further inland, the map documents a transition from industrial and transport hubs like the Erie International Airport and the corridors of the Penn Central and Norfolk and Western railroads to rural crossroads. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Weis Library, Villa Maria Academy, and the small settlement of Sterrettania. Notable genealogy landmarks include the St James Cem Ch and St Francis Xavier Cem, providing a clear record of established community centers in Millcreek and Fairview townships.