1951 Map of Youngstown

About this map

Youngstown is captured here during a period of massive industrial and residential density, centered on the Mahoning River and the intersection of the Erie RR and Pennsylvania RR. The city's growth is clearly delineated by its distinct neighborhoods, including the North Side, West Side, East Side, and South Side. A defining geographic feature is the extensive Mill Creek Park system, which carves a green corridor through the urban landscape, connecting Lake Glacier, Lake Cohasset, and Newport Lake. Beyond the city core, the map reveals the mid-century suburban expansion into Boardman Center and Canfield. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet is exceptionally detailed, noting dozens of institutions such as Youngstown College, St Elizabeth Hospital, and numerous parochial and public schools like Chaney High Sch and Ursuline High Sch. Family history is anchored by several large cemeteries, including Calvary Cemetery and St Marys Cem.