Old Maps of Fishers, Indiana for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Fishers with 36 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 Fishers has changed over the decades.


Fishers, IN maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Fishers, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Fishers, 1953 Print
    1952 Fishers
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Indiana in the early fifties shows a patchwork of fertile farmland and growing river towns along the White River. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family cemeteries like Eller Cem and early landmarks including White Chapel and the Township Sch.

  2. 1952 Map of Ingalls, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ingalls, 1953 Print
    1952 Ingalls
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Indiana's agricultural and industrial corridor is captured here in the early fifties, following the New York Central line. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of sites like Gravel Lawn Cem, Beech Grove Ch, and the outlying settlement of Eden.

  3. 1952 Map of Mc Cordsville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Mc Cordsville, 1953 Print
    1952 Mc Cordsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Central Indiana in the early fifties shows the expansion of Geist Reservoir and the established rail lines. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural homesteads through McCordsville, Highland Cem, and Bethlehem Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Riverwood, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Riverwood, 1955 Print
    1953 Riverwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County in the early fifties shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and small rail-stop villages. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Zimmer Cem and Victory Chapel, or locate mid-century sites like the Drive-in Theater and Consolidated Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Noblesville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Noblesville, 1955 Print
    1953 Noblesville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Noblesville and the White River valley are seen here in the mid-1950s before the heavy expansion of the Indianapolis suburbs. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, from the Gray Friends Ch to the Crownland Cem and Our Lady of Grace Sch.

  6. 1953 Map of Cincinnati, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Cincinnati, 1965 Print
    1953 Cincinnati
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the industrial heartland of Indiana and Ohio are captured here during the mid-century peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace connections between Cincinnati and outlying military sites like Camp Atterbury and Bakalar AFB.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Danville, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Danville, 1965 Print
    1953 Danville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Illinois crossroads come to life in this mid-century survey as the interstate era begins to reshape the river-and-rail landscape. Genealogists and collectors can trace the historic paths of the Nickel Plate railroad or locate smaller communities like Veedersburg, Goodland, and Bismarck.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1953 Map of Muncie, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Muncie, 1966 Print
    1953 Muncie
    1966 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Ohio borderlands thrive in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by manufacturing cities and an intensive railroad network. Genealogists can trace family roots across the Indiana-Ohio line through Muncie, Celina, and Portland via the Pennsylvania railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Danville
    1955 Map of Danville
    1955 Danville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Illinois borderlands during the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of thriving rail hubs and university towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of Purdue University, the Tippecanoe Battlefield, and the path of the Pennsylvania RR.

  11. 1956 Map of Muncie
    1956 Map of Muncie
    1956 Muncie
    1956 Print · USGS
    Eastern Indiana and western Ohio are shown at a peak of rail-driven industry in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR through Muncie or locate landmarks like Lake Saint Marys (Grand Lake Reservoir) and Frances Slocum State Forest.

  12. 1956 Map of Danville
    1956 Map of Danville
    1956 Danville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Indiana and Illinois are captured here as the river-and-rail economy evolved into the modern highway era. Researchers can trace ancestral roots and old transport lines through Logansport, Battle Ground, and the dams at Lake Shafer.

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 1957 Map of Cincinnati
    1957 Map of Cincinnati
    1957 Cincinnati
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and its surrounding highlands thrived during the mid-fifties industrial peak, centered on the bustling Cincinnati and Dayton metropolitan hubs. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks and military sites like Wright-Patterson AFB and Camp Atterbury.

  16. 1959 Map of Fishers, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Fishers, 1960 Print
    1959 Fishers
    1960 Print · USGS
    Suburban Indianapolis and rural Hamilton County meet here in the late fifties as residential growth begins to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Fishers and New Britton or locate old burial grounds like Heady Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1960 Map of Noblesville, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Noblesville, 1961 Print
    1960 Noblesville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Noblesville and the White River valley are captured in the early sixties as new landmarks like Morse Reservoir began to reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace old community centers such as Deming or locate family plots at Riverside Cem and Crownland Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1962 Map of Indianapolis
    1962 Map of Indianapolis
    1962 Indianapolis
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Indiana and the Illinois borderlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's dense rail networks and growing urban centers. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like Crown Hill Cem, Indiana University, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

  19. 1962 Map of Mc Cordsville, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Mc Cordsville, 1963 Print
    1962 Mc Cordsville
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Geist Reservoir area undergoes a mid-century transformation where rural crossroads meet new lakeside developments. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at Arnett Cem or the rail history of McCordsville along the New York Central line.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1962 Map of Ingalls, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Ingalls, 1963 Print
    1962 Ingalls
    1963 Print · USGS
    As the mid-century suburban shift began to reach central Indiana, this area saw traditional farming intersect with growing communities and institutional landmarks. Genealogists can trace family names through sites like Hiday Cem, Beech Grove Ch, and the State Reformatory.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1967 Map of Fishers, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Fishers, 1969 Print
    1967 Fishers
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northeast of Indianapolis in the late sixties, this area shows the early pulse of suburban expansion along the White River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Fishers, locate the Farley Cem, and see the early layout of New Britton and Allisonville.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1969 Map of Riverwood, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Riverwood, 1971 Print
    1969 Riverwood
    1971 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County farmland meets the river in the late sixties as industrial sites and small communities dot the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots at Zimmer Cem and Hurlock Cem or locate old landmarks like the Consolidated Sch in Durbin.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1969 Map of Noblesville, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Noblesville, 1971 Print
    1969 Noblesville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County experienced a mix of traditional agriculture and expanding suburban life during the late sixties. Genealogists can trace family names and sites through Riverside Cem, the Gray Friends Ch, and the historic Potter Bridge near the White River.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1984 Map of Lafayette, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Lafayette, 1985 Print
    1984 Lafayette
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Indiana thrives in the 1980s as a hub of higher education, industry, and agriculture centered on the Wabash River. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Darrough Chapel, Oak Hill Cem, or the small crossroads of Thorntown and Colfax.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1986 Map of Indianapolis
    1986 Map of Indianapolis
    1986 Indianapolis
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Indiana capital and its surrounding counties are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the height of its orbital highway development and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Fort Benjamin Harrison Military Reservation, follow the Conrail lines, or locate family roots in Beech Grove, Greencastle, and Zionsville.
    2 unique versions available

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