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1950s Maps of Ohio County, Indiana

Explore 8 historic maps of Ohio County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Ohio County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
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Start exploring Ohio County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Ohio County, IN maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Rising Sun, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Rising Sun, 1953 Print
    1951 Rising Sun
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the start of the 1950s reveals a landscape of fertile bottomlands and established river towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of Rising Sun and Rabbit Hash while locating family sites like East Bend Ch and the Stephens Cem.
  4. 1953 Map of Aberdeen, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Aberdeen, 1955 Print
    1953 Aberdeen
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Indiana's rural character is preserved here in the early fifties, showing the upland ridges above the OHIO RIVER. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Aberdeen, Bovard Cem, and the Cass-Union Sch along the county lines.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Aurora, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Aurora, 1955 Print
    1953 Aurora
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley near Aurora was a bustling corridor of rail and river commerce in the early 1950s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks such as the Riverview Cemetery and trace the paths of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad through Wilmington.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Cincinnati, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Cincinnati, 1965 Print
    1953 Cincinnati
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the industrial heartland of Indiana and Ohio are captured here during the mid-century peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace connections between Cincinnati and outlying military sites like Camp Atterbury and Bakalar AFB.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Map of Louisville, 1971 Print
    1956 Louisville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the Kentucky Bluegrass are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered towns and military land use at Fort Knox and the Jefferson Proving Ground.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Cincinnati
    1957 Map of Cincinnati
    1957 Cincinnati
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and its surrounding highlands thrived during the mid-fifties industrial peak, centered on the bustling Cincinnati and Dayton metropolitan hubs. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks and military sites like Wright-Patterson AFB and Camp Atterbury.
  19. 1959 Map of Bear Branch, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Bear Branch, 1960 Print
    1959 Bear Branch
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Indiana's rural townships are captured in the late fifties as a network of creek-side settlements and ridge-top farms. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of family landmarks like Mt Hebron Cem, the Freedom Sch, and the winding path of Laughery Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Cross Plains, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Cross Plains, 1960 Print
    1959 Cross Plains
    1960 Print · USGS
    Ripley County is captured in the late fifties, showing a rural landscape where high ridge farms meet deep creek valleys. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Township Sch, Wesley Chapel, and numerous burial grounds including Nickolson Cem and Connell Cem.
    4 unique versions available
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