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1950s Maps of Plainfield, Indiana

Explore 9 historic maps of Plainfield from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Plainfield's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Plainfield's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Plainfield, IN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Bridgeport, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bridgeport, 1954 Print
    1953 Bridgeport
    1954 Print · USGS
    Western Marion County in the early fifties is captured here at the cusp of suburban expansion along the historic National Road. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and early schools like St Joseph High Sch, Center Cem, and the community of West Newton.
  4. 1953 Map of Plainfield, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Plainfield, 1955 Print
    1953 Plainfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hendricks County is captured here as the post-war era transformed the landscape around the National Road. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Plainfield or find rural landmarks like Sugar Grove Ch and the Indiana Boys School.
  7. 1953 Map of Clermont, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Clermont, 1956 Print
    1953 Clermont
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Marion County comes into focus as the suburban reach of Speedway meets the rail town of Clermont. Genealogists and local researchers can trace old family sites and institutions like Shiloh Church, Wood Haven Cemetery, and the Indiana Girls School.
  10. 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
  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.
  16. 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
  19. 1959 Map of Bridgeport, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Bridgeport, 1960 Print
    1959 Bridgeport
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Marion County underwent significant suburban growth in the late fifties as Indianapolis expanded toward its southwestern townships. Researchers can trace the development of Valley Mills and West Newton or locate landmarks like Jameson Camp and the Old Ben Davis High Sch.
  22. 1959 Map of Plainfield, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Plainfield, 1960 Print
    1959 Plainfield
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hendricks County is defined here by the meeting of the Pennsylvania Railroad and the historic National Road. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like the State Boys School, Salem Ch, and several small family plots such as Gossett Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1959 Map of Clermont, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Clermont, 1961 Print
    1959 Clermont
    1961 Print · USGS
    Marion County suburbs expand toward the countryside in the late fifties as residential tracks meet rural townships. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Clermont, find the Bullard Cem, or locate the historic Indiana Girls Sch.
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