Historical Maps of Franklin, Indiana

What stories do these 23 old maps tell about Franklin's past? From 1942 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Franklin's history through maps:

  • Trace Franklin's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Franklin's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Franklin, IN maps

(23)

  1. 1942 Map of Franklin
    1942 Map of Franklin
    1942 Franklin
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Brown County, Morgan County, and others.

  2. 1947 Map of Franklin, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of Franklin, 1964 Print
    1947 Franklin
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Brown County, Bartholomew County, and others.

  3. 1948 Map of Franklin
    1948 Map of Franklin
    1948 Franklin
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin.

  4. 1948 Map of Franklin
    1948 Map of Franklin
    1948 Franklin
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin.

  5. 1950 Map of Franklin
    1950 Map of Franklin
    1950 Franklin
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Brown County, Bartholomew County, and others.

  6. 1950 Map of Franklin
    1950 Map of Franklin
    1950 Franklin
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Brown County, Bartholomew County, and others.

  7. 1953 Map of Indianapolis, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Indianapolis, 1965 Print
    1953 Indianapolis
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Indianapolis, Marion County, and others.

  8. 1953 Map of Indianapolis, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Indianapolis, 1965 Print
    1953 Indianapolis
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Indianapolis, Marion County, and others.

  9. 1953 Map of Indianapolis, 1976 Print
    1953 Map of Indianapolis, 1976 Print
    1953 Indianapolis
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Indianapolis, Marion County, and others.

  10. 1953 Map of Indianapolis, 1976 Print
    1953 Map of Indianapolis, 1976 Print
    1953 Indianapolis
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Indianapolis, Marion County, and others.

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