Old Maps of Memphis, Indiana for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Memphis with 21 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Memphis has changed over the decades.


Memphis, IN maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1949 Map of Henryville
    1949 Map of Henryville
    1949 Henryville
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana's timbered hills and rural townships are captured here just after the war, showing the deep integration of state conservation and local settlement. Trace family roots at Mt Zion Ch and Mountain Grove Cem, or follow the Pennsylvania rail line through Henryville and Underwood.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1960 Map of Henryville, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Henryville, 1961 Print
    1960 Henryville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana's knobs and forest lands are captured here just as modern conservation efforts and rail transit shaped the local landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like New Chapel Ch, Mt Zion Cem, and the historic Pigeon Roost Memorial.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 1986 Map of Madison
    1986 Map of Madison
    1986 Madison
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky are shown here in the mid-eighties, centered on the river corridor and the sprawling Jefferson Proving Ground. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Seaboard System and locate river towns from Madison to Bethlehem.

  11. 1990 Map of Madison, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Madison, 1991 Print
    1990 Madison
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the southern Indiana plains are documented here in the final decade of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads and established rail towns like Dudleytown, Austin, and Crothersville along the P C RR line.

  12. 2010 Map of Henryville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Henryville, 2010 Print
    2010 Henryville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Memphis, including Henryville, Pigeon Roost Station, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Speed, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Speed, 2010 Print
    2010 Speed
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Memphis, including Clarksville, Sellersburg, and other nearby areas

  14. 2013 Map of Speed, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Speed, 2013 Print
    2013 Speed
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Memphis, including Clarksville, Sellersburg, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Henryville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Henryville, 2013 Print
    2013 Henryville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Memphis, including Henryville, Pigeon Roost Station, and other nearby areas

  16. 2016 Map of Henryville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Henryville, 2016 Print
    2016 Henryville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Memphis, including Henryville, Pigeon Roost Station, and other nearby areas

  17. 2016 Map of Speed, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Speed, 2016 Print
    2016 Speed
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Memphis, including Clarksville, Sellersburg, and other nearby areas

  18. 2019 Map of Henryville, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Henryville, 2019 Print
    2019 Henryville
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Memphis, including Henryville, Pigeon Roost Station, and other nearby areas

  19. 2019 Map of Speed, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Speed, 2019 Print
    2019 Speed
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Memphis, including Clarksville, Sellersburg, and other nearby areas

  20. 2022 Map of Henryville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Henryville, 2022 Print
    2022 Henryville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana's high ridges and creek valleys are documented here in the early twenty-first century as the area balances its rural roots with new development. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Clark Sf Horse Trails Trl or locate family sites at Mountain Grove Cem and Mount Zion Cem.

  21. 2022 Map of Speed, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Speed, 2022 Print
    2022 Speed
    2022 Print · USGS
    Sellersburg and the surrounding Clark County hills are shown here in the early 2020s as suburban growth meets the knobs. Researchers can trace local lineage through several family burial grounds like Smith Cem and Hendrick Cem or follow the path of the L & I RR.

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