Old Maps of Morgantown, Indiana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Morgantown. 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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Morgantown, IN maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Franklin
    1942 Map of Franklin
    1942 Franklin
    1942 Print · USGS
    Central Indiana during the early years of the war shows a landscape of established rail towns and growing military installations. Genealogists can trace family names across small settlements like Nineveh, Bean Blossom, and Helmsburg, or locate the Indiana University Observatory.

  2. 1948 Map of Morgantown, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Morgantown, 1956 Print
    1948 Morgantown
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Morgan and Brown County borderlands come to life in the late 1940s, showing the ridge-and-hollow terrain south of Morgantown. Researchers can trace the Illinois Central railroad through Helmsburg or locate rural landmarks like Mt Zion Ch and Bear Creek Cem.

  3. 1950 Map of Morgantown
    1950 Map of Morgantown
    1950 Morgantown
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Morgan and Brown Counties are shown here at a time when the Illinois Central railroad still linked small rural timber and farming hamlets. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Helmsburg, Needmore, and the Bear Creek Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1955 Map of Cope, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Cope, 1957 Print
    1955 Cope
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Morgan County is captured here at a time when small communities like Cope and Exchange were central to rural life. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Williams Cem, trace the Illinois Central rail line into Morgantown, or find the old Fish Hatchery.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1961 Map of Morgantown, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Morgantown, 1963 Print
    1961 Morgantown
    1963 Print · USGS
    The wooded highlands of Brown and Morgan counties are captured here in the early sixties as rural life centered on the rail corridor. Trace family history through landmarks like Mt Zion Ch, the Williams Cem, and the village of Helmsburg.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1965 Map of Cope, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Cope, 1966 Print
    1965 Cope
    1966 Print · USGS
    Morgan County in the mid-sixties is a landscape of winding creek valleys and established rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Williams Cem, Nast Chapel, and the small settlement at Cope.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1986 Map of Bloomington
    1986 Map of Bloomington
    1986 Bloomington
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development and vast conservation areas define south-central Indiana during the eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Beanblossom Cem, New Unionville Church, and the historic corridors of the Indiana RR.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1998 Map of Morgantown, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Morgantown, 2002 Print
    1998 Morgantown
    2002 Print · USGS
    Morgan and Brown counties are captured here in the late nineties, showing a landscape defined by the deep timber of Yellowwood State Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Old Railroad Grade or locate historic landmarks like the Covered Bridge and Williams Cem.

  13. 2022 Map of Morgantown, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Morgantown, 2022 Print
    2022 Morgantown
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana ridge country comes alive in the early 2020s, showing the intricate landscape where Morgan and Brown counties meet. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and rural settlements like Beanblossom, Trevlac, and the Boles - Williams Cem.

  14. 2022 Map of Cope, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cope, 2022 Print
    2022 Cope
    2022 Print · USGS
    Morgan County in the early 2020s shows a landscape defined by the winding White River and a network of small family cemeteries. Genealogists can trace local heritage at East Hill Cem and Brian Cem while exploring the development of Morgantown and Painted Hills.

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