1963 Map of Youngstown

About this map

Mill Creek Park forms a deep green spine through this industrial landscape, following the winding Mill Creek through a series of reservoirs including Lake Glacier, Lake Cohasset, and Newport Lake. The map captures the urban density of Youngstown and its surrounding townships during a period of post-war expansion, visible in the purple-tinted growth reaching into Boardman and Austintown. The Mahoning River corridor serves as the industrial heart, flanked by the Penn Central RR and Erie Lackawanna RR, while the residential uplands are dotted with dozens of parochial and public schools like Chaney High Sch and St Edwards Sch. Notable landmarks of the era include the mid-century Boardman Plaza Shopping Center and the legendary Idora Park amusement grounds, offering a detailed view of the city's commercial and social infrastructure before later decades of transition.