Old Maps of Sterling Heights, Indianapolis for Metal Detecting

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 2010 Map of Bridgeport, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Bridgeport

    2010 Print · USGS

    The outskirts of Indianapolis and the developing corridor toward Plainfield are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Lick Branch Cemetery or find the West Newton Post Office and Friendswood.

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31. 2013 Map of Bridgeport, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Bridgeport

    2013 Print · USGS

    Marion County suburbs and the airport district are shown here in the early twenty-first century as industrial and residential growth continues. Genealogists and local historians can trace the developments of Bridgeport, West Newton, and Ben Davis alongside landmarks like Pioneer Park.

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34. 2016 Map of Bridgeport, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Bridgeport

    2016 Print · USGS

    Marion and Hendricks counties are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the massive footprint of the Indianapolis International Airport alongside historic rural communities. Genealogists can trace local roots through numerous sites like the Bethel Methodist Cem, West Newton Cem, and the Quaker Bridgeport Friends Cem.

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37. 2019 Map of Bridgeport, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Bridgeport

    2019 Print · USGS

    Marion County's western edge meets Hendricks and Morgan Counties in 2019, balancing airport expansion with historic rural hamlets. Family researchers can locate Quaker roots at West Newton Friends Cem or trace early footprints in Bridgeport and Six Points.

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40. 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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