1940s Maps of Decatur County, Indiana

Explore 3 historic maps of Decatur County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Decatur County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Decatur County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Decatur County, IN maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Columbus
    1942 Map of Columbus
    1942 Columbus
    1942 Print · USGS
    Bartholomew and Shelby counties are shown during the early years of the war, as military installations and rail lines reshaped the rural Indiana landscape. Genealogists can trace family-named sites and established communities like St Louis Crossing, Hope, and the sprawling Camp Atterbury.

  2. 1946 Map of Osgood
    1946 Map of Osgood
    1946 Osgood
    1946 Print · USGS
    Ripley County just after the war shows a landscape transitioning between its pioneer transit roots and modern rail industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Maurice Cem, Hayti Sch, and the straight path of the historic Michigan Road.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1946 Map of New Point
    1946 Map of New Point
    1946 New Point
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Decatur and Franklin county lines meet here in the 1940s, centered on the vital New York Central rail corridor. Genealogy researchers can locate rural family landmarks like Maple Cem, Zion Ch, and the Lipp Sch at the edge of Salt Creek.
    2 unique versions available

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