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1998 Map of Swanville

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Swanville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

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Presque Isle State Park and the curved shoreline of Presque Isle Bay dominate the northern edge of this Lake Erie landscape, where suburban growth meets the industrial and transport hubs of the late 20th century. The city of Erie extends westward through neighborhoods like Glenruadh, Eaglehurst, and Lakewood, transitioning into the township of Millcreek and the expansive grounds of the Erie International Airport. This era reflects a highly developed residential corridor along West 12th St and West 26th St, balanced by educational and religious institutions such as Villa Maria Academy and the McDowell High Sch.

Further south and west, the terrain drops into the deeply carved valley of Walnut Creek, which winds past Swanville toward the lake. This area preserves a mix of community landmarks, from the Erie Downs Racetrack near Fairview to several historic burial grounds including Trinity Cem and St Peters Ch Cem. The southern reach near Sterrettania and McKean retains a more open character, defined by Elk Creek and family-named features like Weis Library.