Old Maps of Madison, Indiana for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 35 historic maps of Madison. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Madison's past.


Madison, IN maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Madison West
    1939 Map of Madison West
    1939 Madison West
    1939 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs of Jefferson County are captured here just before the Second World War, showing the steep topography of the Ohio River valley. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Hanover College, Clifty Falls State Park, and rural sites like Antioch Grange.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Madison West
    1948 Map of Madison West
    1948 Madison West
    1948 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs of Jefferson County are captured here in the late 1930s, showing the early development of Clifty Falls State Park and Hanover College. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania railroad tracks or locate early landmarks like Antioch Grange and Springdale Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Madison West, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Madison West, 1954 Print
    1953 Madison West
    1954 Print · USGS
    The bluffs of the Ohio River define this mid-century portrait of the Indiana and Kentucky borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Hanover College, find rural landmarks like Old Bethel Cem, and locate the old path of the Pennsylvania RR.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Madison East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Madison East, 1955 Print
    1953 Madison East
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the Kentucky uplands are captured in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of ridge-top farms and river towns. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous rural landmarks like Mt Carmel Ch, Hunters Bottom, and Locust Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Clifty Falls, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Clifty Falls, 1957 Print
    1956 Clifty Falls
    1957 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the late fifties was a landscape of stark contrasts, where the deep canyons of Clifty Falls State Park met the secured perimeter of the Jefferson Proving Ground. Genealogists and local historians can map out rural life via Smyrna, the Wirt Sta railroad stop, and family grounds like Higbie Cem.

  6. 1956 Map of Canaan, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Canaan, 1958 Print
    1956 Canaan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s rural highlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by ridges and deep hollows. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Eagle Springs Grange Hall, Olive Branch Cem, and the community of Manville.

  7. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the Kentucky Bluegrass are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered towns and military land use at Fort Knox and the Jefferson Proving Ground.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Map of Louisville
    1964 Louisville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and Kentucky Bluegrass are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a region balanced between industrial growth and its agrarian roots. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of county seats like Shelbyville and Paris, or locate established institutions such as Georgetown College and Bernheim Forest.

  9. 1964 Map of Clifty Falls, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Clifty Falls, 1965 Print
    1964 Clifty Falls
    1965 Print · USGS
    Madison and its rugged creek valleys are captured in the mid-sixties, showcasing the area's transition from the sprawling military reservation to the Ohio River bluffs. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like St Patricks Cem and landmarks such as Hanging Rock and Wirt Station.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1964 Map of Madison West, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Madison West, 1966 Print
    1964 Madison West
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Kentucky borderlands come into focus during the mid-sixties, dominated by the winding river and the bluff-top campuses of the Madison area. Researchers can trace the grounds of Hanover College, the Madison State Hospital, and numerous family burial sites like Moffett Cem and Zion Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1971 Map of Madison East, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Madison East, 1973 Print
    1971 Madison East
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River corridor at the Indiana-Kentucky border is shown here in the early seventies, featuring the riverfront hub of Madison. Researchers can trace old ridge-top settlements and rural landmarks like St Peters Ch, Monitor, and Mt Carmel Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1971 Map of Canaan, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Canaan, 1973 Print
    1971 Canaan
    1973 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the early seventies shows a landscape of ridge-top settlements and deep hollows. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Hebron Ch Cem, the Eagle Springs Grange Hall, and the village of Manville.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1986 Map of Madison
    1986 Map of Madison
    1986 Madison
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky are shown here in the mid-eighties, centered on the river corridor and the sprawling Jefferson Proving Ground. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Seaboard System and locate river towns from Madison to Bethlehem.

  14. 1990 Map of Madison, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Madison, 1991 Print
    1990 Madison
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the southern Indiana plains are documented here in the final decade of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads and established rail towns like Dudleytown, Austin, and Crothersville along the P C RR line.

  15. 1992 Map of Clifty Falls, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Clifty Falls, 1995 Print
    1992 Clifty Falls
    1995 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County in the early 1990s reveals a unique landscape shaped by military operations and dramatic river bluffs. Researchers can trace family sites like Higbie Cem and Liberty Ch or explore the massive Jefferson Proving Ground.

  16. 2010 Map of Madison East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Madison East, 2010 Print
    2010 Madison East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Milton, Monitor, and other nearby areas

  17. 2010 Map of Clifty Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Clifty Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Clifty Falls
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Smyrna, Middlefork, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of Madison West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Madison West, 2010 Print
    2010 Madison West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Hanover, Saluda, and other nearby areas

  19. 2010 Map of Canaan, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Canaan, 2010 Print
    2010 Canaan
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Manville, Canaan, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Canaan, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Canaan, 2013 Print
    2013 Canaan
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Manville, Canaan, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Clifty Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Clifty Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Clifty Falls
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Smyrna, Middlefork, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Madison West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Madison West, 2013 Print
    2013 Madison West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Hanover, Saluda, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Madison East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Madison East, 2013 Print
    2013 Madison East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Milton, Monitor, and other nearby areas

  24. 2016 Map of Canaan, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Canaan, 2016 Print
    2016 Canaan
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Manville, Canaan, and other nearby areas

  25. 2016 Map of Clifty Falls, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Clifty Falls, 2016 Print
    2016 Clifty Falls
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Madison, including Smyrna, Middlefork, and other nearby areas

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