Old Maps of Ben Davis, Indianapolis for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Ben Davis. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Ben Davis, Indianapolis 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 1966 Map of Bridgeport, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Bridgeport, 1969 Print
    1966 Bridgeport
    1969 Print · USGS
    Marion and Hendricks counties are captured here during a period of suburban transition in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the layout of Weir Cook Municipal Airport and find local history at Friends Cem and West Newton.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1998 Map of Bridgeport, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Bridgeport, 2000 Print
    1998 Bridgeport
    2000 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Indianapolis and Mooresville are shown here during the late nineties as suburban growth reached the Hendricks County line. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Seerley Cem and Friends Cem or the older street grids of West Newton and Mickleyville.

  10. 2022 Map of Bridgeport, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Bridgeport, 2022 Print
    2022 Bridgeport
    2022 Print · USGS
    The southwestern edge of the Indianapolis metro area is shown here in the early 2020s, where airport infrastructure meets older town centers. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and small communities like West Newton and Camby alongside the Vandalia Rail-Trl.

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