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1940s Maps of Greene County, Indiana

Explore 8 historic maps of Greene 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 Greene 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 Greene County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Greene County, IN maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Linton
    1940 Map of Linton
    1940 Linton
    1940 Print · USGS
    Linton and its surrounding coalfields are captured in the late thirties, showcasing a landscape shaped by heavy industry and rail. Genealogists and historians can locate vanished country landmarks like Morris Chapel, Victoria, and Sassafras Sch among the early Strip Mine sites.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Jasonville
    1940 Map of Jasonville
    1940 Jasonville
    1940 Print · USGS
    Jasonville and the surrounding coalfields are captured in the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by industry and rural community. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sanderson Cem, Little Flock Ch, and Listen Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Oolitic
    1942 Map of Oolitic
    1942 Oolitic
    1942 Print · USGS
    Lawrence County limestone country is seen here in the mid-1930s, documenting the early stone industry and rail networks. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Popcorn Cem, Bethel Ch, and industrial sites such as Patton Hill Quarry.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Lyons
    1943 Map of Lyons
    1943 Lyons
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Greene and Daviess County borderlands in the 1940s are defined by the winding WHITE RIVER and a busy junction of coal-era railroads. Trace family roots at FRYE CEM or Old Slinkard Cem, and locate long-standing community centers like Mud Pike Ch and Elnora.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Sandborn
    1943 Map of Sandborn
    1943 Sandborn
    1943 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, this portion of Knox and Greene Counties was a busy corridor for coal mining and rail transport. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Marco Cem, Pleasant Grove Ch, and the many Strip Mine works near Sponsler.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of Switz City
    1947 Map of Switz City
    1947 Switz City
    1947 Print · USGS
    Greene County was a busy junction of rail and industry in the late 1930s, centered on the crossing of two major lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots at Walker Cem, find the site of School No 6, or locate several historic Coal Mines.
  19. 1947 Map of Linton
    1947 Map of Linton
    1947 Linton
    1947 Print · USGS
    Greene County is seen during a period of industrial transition in the late 1940s, when coal mining and rail transport defined the local economy. Researchers can locate family-named landmarks and rural hubs such as Wright High Sch, Antioch Ch, and the settlement of Island City.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1948 Map of Coal City
    1948 Map of Coal City
    1948 Coal City
    1948 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Owen, Clay, and Greene Counties are shown here during the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape shaped by coal mining and transport. Researchers can trace the path of the Wabash and Erie Canal (Abandoned) and locate vanished landmarks like Stockton, Sink Cem, and the College Hill Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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