1940s Maps of Indianapolis, Indiana

Explore 4 historic maps of Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis'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 Indianapolis's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Indianapolis, IN maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Indianapolis East
    1948 Map of Indianapolis East
    1948 Indianapolis East
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Indianapolis, including Lawrence, Warren Park, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Maywood
    1948 Map of Maywood
    1948 Maywood
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Indianapolis, including Greenwood, Southport, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Beech Grove
    1948 Map of Beech Grove
    1948 Beech Grove
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Indianapolis, including Greenwood, Beech Grove, and other nearby areas

  4. 1948 Map of Indianapolis West
    1948 Map of Indianapolis West
    1948 Indianapolis West
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Indianapolis, including Speedway, Meridian Hills, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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