Discover Historic Ohio Maps — Over 10,000 Old Maps of Ohio Towns & Cities

Discover Historic Ohio Maps — Over 10,000 Old Maps of Ohio Towns & Cities

If you love Ohio history, genealogy, unique wall décor, or discovering how towns once looked over 100 years ago, you’re going to enjoy this. We’ve added thousands of old maps of Ohio towns and cities to our growing Ohio map collection, including Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and other historic town maps from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Originally created to assess fire risk for insurance companies, Sanborn maps have become some of the most detailed and fascinating historical records available today. These maps document Ohio’s industrial boom, railroad expansion, river towns, manufacturing centers, early suburbs, and Main Street business districts — all drawn with remarkable precision. Think of them as Google Maps from over a century ago.

Many visitors search specifically for an “old map of” their Ohio hometown — and these historic maps make that possible in incredible detail.

Whether you're researching family history, decorating your home or office, teaching local history, or looking for a meaningful hometown gift, historic Ohio map prints offer a powerful connection to the past.

Every map print is made to order and shipped from Iowa, helping keep historic map art affordable, accessible, and ready to hang — not locked away in archives or libraries.

Below are a few examples showcasing the detail, craftsmanship, and visual beauty of historic Ohio maps.

Old map of Chagrin Falls, Ohio showing a detailed Sanborn Fire Insurance Map with streets, buildings, and the Chagrin River from the late 1800s
Framed old map of Ashtabula, Ohio displayed as wall décor, featuring a historic Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from the 1800s
Old map of Sandusky, Ohio showing a historic bird’s-eye view of the waterfront, street grid, docks, and ships along Lake Erie in the late 1800s

Browse Ohio by County

Explore historic Sanborn Fire Insurance map prints from all Ohio counties. Click a county to view available town maps and vintage map reprints.

Explore historic Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and vintage map prints from towns and cities across Ohio. These detailed fire-insurance maps from the late 1800s and early 1900s show railroads, Main Streets, factories, mills, neighborhoods, and early community growth exactly as it appeared more than a century ago. Perfect for wall décor, genealogy research, local history, classroom displays, or unique vintage artwork from your Ohio hometown.

 

Perfect for Gifts, Home Décor, or Ohio History Fans

Historic Ohio map prints make thoughtful and meaningful gifts for:

  • Family historians and genealogists
  • Ohio natives and hometown pride collectors
  • Business owners in historic buildings
  • Teachers and classrooms
  • Local museums and historical societies
  • Anyone who loves vintage maps or historic décor

Each map brings a piece of Ohio’s past back to life — showing how communities grew, industries developed, and neighborhoods took shape over time.

Explore the Full Ohio Map Collection

Browse all available Ohio maps here:
👉 https://hometownhistorymaps.com/collections/ohio-map-collection

Search by town, city, or year — and rediscover the places that shaped Ohio’s history.

- Hometown History Maps Team

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