Old Maps of Clarksville, Indiana for Metal Detecting

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Clarksville, IN maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Prospect, 1962 Print
    1905 Map of Prospect, 1962 Print
    1905 Prospect
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River corridor north of Louisville comes alive in the early 1900s, showing a landscape of river landings and new electric railways. Researchers can find old landmarks like the Lakeland Asylum, the Kentucky Military Institute, and the Antioch Church.

  2. 1912 Map of Prospect
    1912 Map of Prospect
    1912 Prospect
    1912 Print · USGS
    The northeastern outskirts of Louisville and the riverbanks of the Ohio River appear here in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the development of suburban settlements like Anchorage and St Matthews or locate the sprawling grounds of the Lakeland Asylum.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1937 Map of Jeffersonville
    1937 Map of Jeffersonville
    1937 Jeffersonville
    1937 Print · USGS
    Jeffersonville and the northern banks of the Ohio River appear here in the late 1930s, documenting a landscape shaped by early industry and river trade. Researchers can trace the path of the Indiana Railroad (Electric Line) and locate landmarks like Asbury Chapel and Walnut Ridge Cemetery.

  4. 1938 Map of Speed
    1938 Map of Speed
    1938 Speed
    1938 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana was a busy junction of steam and electric rail at the close of the 1930s. Researchers can trace the dual paths of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Indiana Railroad (Electric) through Sellersburg, Speed, and Memphis.

  5. 1939 Map of New Albany
    1939 Map of New Albany
    1939 New Albany
    1939 Print · USGS
    The industrial riverfront of southern Indiana comes alive in this pre-war survey of the Ohio River bend. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of New Albany and Clarksville, locating the County Infirmary, St Marys Cem, and the massive Jeffersonville Military Reservation.

  6. 1946 Map of Jeffersonville
    1946 Map of Jeffersonville
    1946 Jeffersonville
    1946 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana sits at a crossroads of river and rail during the mid-1940s, as the industrial grid of Jeffersonville meets the rural Clark Military Grant. Researchers can trace family roots at Walnut Ridge Cem or locate vanished schoolhouses like Lane Sch and Middle Road Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1946 Map of New Albany
    1946 Map of New Albany
    1946 New Albany
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Indiana shoreline of the Ohio River bustles with mid-century activity as railroads and bridges connect New Albany to the south. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Blackiston Mill, the County Infirmary, and Graceland Cem near the Falls of the Ohio.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1947 Map of Speed
    1947 Map of Speed
    1947 Speed
    1947 Print · USGS
    Clark County's southern corridor comes alive in the late 1930s and 40s, featuring a dense network of interurban and steam railroads. Trace family roots through rural landmarks like College Hill Sch, Ebenezer Ch, and Smith Cem near the rail-side town of Speed.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1950 Map of New Albany, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of New Albany, 1955 Print
    1950 New Albany
    1955 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Indiana and Kentucky meet at the Ohio River during a mid-century period of heavy industry and rail expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial grounds like Portland Cem, institutional landmarks such as the County Infirmary, and long-standing schools including McCulloch Sch.

  10. 1951 Map of Jeffersonville
    1951 Map of Jeffersonville
    1951 Jeffersonville
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River corridor near the Falls was a bustling hub of mid-century industry and suburban growth just after the war. Local historians can trace the footprints of the Indiana Arsenal, the Big Four RR Bridge, and old family landmarks from Claysburg to St Matthews.

  11. 1951 Map of New Albany
    1951 Map of New Albany
    1951 New Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River waterfront at mid-century shows the industrial heart of New Albany and Louisville linked by massive river and rail works. Genealogists can trace family roots through neighborhood landmarks like Blackiston Mill, Portland Cem, and the Silvercrest State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of New Albany, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of New Albany, 1956 Print
    1955 New Albany
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River separates the growing industrial hubs of New Albany and Louisville in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks and local institutions of the day, from the Falls of the Ohio to the Silvercrest State Hospital.

  13. 1955 Map of Jeffersonville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Jeffersonville, 1957 Print
    1955 Jeffersonville
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, the riverfronts of Jeffersonville and Louisville were hubs of industry and suburban expansion. Researchers can trace family sites from Asbury Chapel to the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, alongside the massive Indiana Arsenal.

  14. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the Kentucky Bluegrass are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered towns and military land use at Fort Knox and the Jefferson Proving Ground.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Speed, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Speed, 1958 Print
    1957 Speed
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Clark County comes into focus here as the industrial and rail corridors of Sellersburg and Memphis meet the wooded ridges of the Knobs. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Atkins Chapel, Hickory Grove Cem, and the old Monon rail line.

  16. 1960 Map of Jeffersonville, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Jeffersonville, 1961 Print
    1960 Jeffersonville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Jeffersonville and Louisville are shown at a peak of mid-century growth as the river-and-rail economy defined the border between Indiana and Kentucky. Researchers can trace historic institutions and transport hubs, including the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, the Indiana Arsenal, and the State Railway Museum.

  17. 1960 Map of New Albany, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of New Albany, 1962 Print
    1960 New Albany
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the industrial heart of New Albany and northern Louisville. Researchers can trace old neighborhood lines through Portland, locate local parish schools like St Marys Sch, and find historical landmarks including Blackiston Mill.

  18. 1963 Map of Speed, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Speed, 1965 Print
    1963 Speed
    1965 Print · USGS
    Clark County in the early sixties showcases a landscape transitioning from the ridges of Clark State Forest to the industrial hubs along the rail lines. Researchers can trace historic family locations at Atkins Chapel, Bennettsville, and Hickory Grove Cem among the winding southern Indiana creek beds.
    5 unique versions available

  19. 1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Louisville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and Kentucky Bluegrass are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a region balanced between industrial growth and its agrarian roots. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of county seats like Shelbyville and Paris, or locate established institutions such as Georgetown College and Bernheim Forest.

  20. 1965 Map of Jeffersonville, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Jeffersonville, 1966 Print
    1965 Jeffersonville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The riverfronts of southern Indiana and northern Kentucky are captured here in the mid-sixties, a period of significant suburban expansion. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Locust Grove Historical Home, Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, and the State Railway Museum.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1965 Map of New Albany, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of New Albany, 1966 Print
    1965 New Albany
    1966 Print · USGS
    Spanning the Falls of the Ohio in the mid-sixties, this area shows the vital river connection between New Albany and Louisville. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through dozens of named churches and schools, from Blackiston Mill to the McAlpine Locks and Sherman Minton Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1982 Map of Jeffersonville
    1982 Map of Jeffersonville
    1982 Jeffersonville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River corridor flourished in the early eighties as a hub of military industry and suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate burials at Zachary Taylor National Cem or trace the early footprints of St Matthews and Oak Park.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1982 Map of New Albany
    1982 Map of New Albany
    1982 New Albany
    1982 Print · USGS
    New Albany and Louisville face one another across the Ohio River during a period of significant industrial and suburban expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites among numerous landmarks like Blackiston Mill, Fairview Cem, and the Indiana University Southeast Campus.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1986 Map of Louisville
    1986 Map of Louisville
    1986 Louisville
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-1980s Louisville and southern Indiana are shown here during a decade of significant suburban growth and infrastructure development. Researchers can trace the layout of Cave Hill Cemetery, the expansion of Standiford Field, and industrial sites like the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1992 Map of New Albany, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of New Albany, 1995 Print
    1992 New Albany
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River corridor comes alive in the early 1990s as it connects New Albany and Clarksville with Louisville. Researchers can trace historic river navigation through McAlpine Locks or locate family sites at Fairview Cem and Blackiston Mill.
    2 unique versions available

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