Historical Maps of Indianapolis

Journey back in time with 20 historical maps of Indianapolis, dating from 1948 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Indianapolis through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
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All Maps (20)

  1. 1948 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1948 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1948 Indianapolis
    Includes Indianapolis, IN, Marion County, IN, and others
    Originally titled "Indianapolis West 1948"
    Published 1948
  2. 1948 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1948 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1948 Indianapolis
    Includes Indianapolis, IN, Marion County, IN, and others
    Originally titled "Indianapolis West 1948"
    Published 1948
  3. 1948 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1948 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1948 Indianapolis
    Includes Indianapolis, IN, Marion County, IN, and others
    Originally titled "Indianapolis West 1948"
    Published 1948
  4. 1953 Map of Indianapolis, IN, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Indianapolis, IN, 1965 Print
    1953 Indianapolis
    Originally titled "Indianapolis 1953"
    Published 1965
  5. 1953 Map of Indianapolis, IN, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Indianapolis, IN, 1965 Print
    1953 Indianapolis
    Originally titled "Indianapolis 1953"
    Published 1965
  6. 1953 Map of Indianapolis, IN, 1976 Print
    1953 Map of Indianapolis, IN, 1976 Print
    1953 Indianapolis
    Originally titled "Indianapolis 1953"
    Published 1976
  7. 1953 Map of Indianapolis, IN, 1976 Print
    1953 Map of Indianapolis, IN, 1976 Print
    1953 Indianapolis
    Originally titled "Indianapolis 1953"
    Published 1976
  8. 1956 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1956 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1956 Indianapolis
    Originally titled "Indianapolis 1956"
    Published 1956
  9. 1957 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1957 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1957 Indianapolis
    Originally titled "Indianapolis 1957"
    Published 1957
  10. 1957 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1957 Map of Indianapolis, IN
    1957 Indianapolis
    Originally titled "Indianapolis 1957"
    Published 1957
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Frequently asked questions about Indianapolis historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Indianapolis?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of Indianapolis important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of Indianapolis offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for Indianapolis?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into Indianapolis's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of Indianapolis?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 20 maps available specifically for Indianapolis. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of Indianapolis that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of Indianapolis in your collection?

    The oldest map of Indianapolis in our collection is from 1948.

  • How can I download a map of Indianapolis?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.