1950s Maps of Brown County, Indiana

Explore 8 historic maps of Brown County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Brown County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Brown County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Brown County, IN maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Belmont
    1950 Map of Belmont
    1950 Belmont
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Brown County hill country in 1950 shows a landscape of ridge-top roads and secluded valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family names at the T C Steele Memorial, Duncan Ch, and Brummet Cem among the deep hollows.

  2. 1950 Map of Morgantown
    1950 Map of Morgantown
    1950 Morgantown
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Morgan and Brown Counties are shown here at a time when the Illinois Central railroad still linked small rural timber and farming hamlets. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Helmsburg, Needmore, and the Bear Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Franklin
    1950 Map of Franklin
    1950 Franklin
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Johnson County and Brown County come into focus here, showing the expansion of settlements and military infrastructure during the post-war years. Researchers can trace the layout of the Camp Atterbury Military Reservation, locate family names at Greenlawn Cemetery, or find vanished landmarks like the Prisoner of War Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1950 Map of Elkinsville
    1950 Map of Elkinsville
    1950 Elkinsville
    1950 Print · USGS
    Brown County's rugged ridge-and-hollow terrain is captured here at mid-century, just as the local forest preserves were maturing. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family sites like Elkinsville Cem, Maumee Sch, and the Hickory Ridge Lookout Tower.

  5. 1953 Map of Indianapolis, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Indianapolis, 1965 Print
    1953 Indianapolis
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central Indiana and the Illinois borderlands are captured in the mid-sixties, showing the growth of Indianapolis and its industrial rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of outlying towns like Zionsville or Beech Grove and find landmarks such as Atterbury AAF and Turkey Run State Park.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Indianapolis
    1956 Map of Indianapolis
    1956 Indianapolis
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Indiana in the mid-fifties is captured during a period of industrial growth and military presence. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the New York Central or locate regional landmarks like Fort Benjamin Harrison and Camp Atterbury.

  7. 1956 Map of Story, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Story, 1957 Print
    1956 Story
    1957 Print · USGS
    The hills of Brown and Jackson counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of deep ridges and creek bottoms. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary Line and locate local landmarks like Kirk Hill Ch and Story.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Indianapolis
    1957 Map of Indianapolis
    1957 Indianapolis
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Indiana in the mid-fifties is captured here as a crossroads of major rail lines and nascent federal highways. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named ridges like Poplar Ridge or locate strategic sites like Camp Atterbury and Speedway.
    2 unique versions available

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