1940s Maps of Old Southside, Indianapolis

Explore 2 historic maps of Old Southside 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 Old Southside'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 Old Southside's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Old Southside, Indianapolis maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Maywood
    1948 Map of Maywood
    1948 Maywood
    1948 Print · USGS
    The southern suburbs of Indianapolis are captured here in the post-war era as industrial centers and new neighborhoods expand toward the county line. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Mars Hill, explore the campus of Indiana Central College, or locate family sites at Holy Cross Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Indianapolis West
    1948 Map of Indianapolis West
    1948 Indianapolis West
    1948 Print · USGS
    Indianapolis and its western suburbs thrive in the late 1940s, revealing a landscape of bustling industry, grand civic centers, and emerging neighborhoods. Trace the early footprints of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the historic Crown Hill Cemetery, and the busy Hoosier Airport.
    2 unique versions available

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