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1950s Maps of Howard County, Indiana

Explore 8 historic maps of Howard County 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 Howard County'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.
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Start exploring Howard County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Howard County, IN maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1959 Map of Galveston, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Galveston, 1960 Print
    1959 Galveston
    1960 Print · USGS
    Galveston and northern Howard County appear here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of railway-connected villages and tidy farm grids. Researchers can trace family history at Mt Zion Ch or locate old burial grounds like Sprinkle Cem and Rush Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1959 Map of Miami, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Miami, 1960 Print
    1959 Miami
    1960 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Miami and Howard County in the late fifties show a landscape of productive farm tracts and small rural hamlets. Researchers can trace family origins at Chitick Cemetery or Wawpecong, and follow the old Pennsylvania RR corridor.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Young America, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Young America, 1961 Print
    1959 Young America
    1961 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads and fertile farmsteads of Howard and Cass Counties are captured here in the late 1950s. Local historians can trace family locations near Young America and Kappa Corner or locate vanished landmarks like the Galveston Airport and Ervin Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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