Old Maps of Perry County, Indiana for Metal Detecting

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Perry County, IN maps

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  1. 1900 Map of St Meinrad, 1961 Print
    1900 Map of St Meinrad, 1961 Print
    1900 St Meinrad
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana at the turn of the century shows a landscape of growing rail towns and river crossings. Genealogists can trace family roots through early settlements like Santa Claus, St. Meinrad, and Mariah Hill, or locate landmarks such as Old Mill Fd.

  2. 1903 Map of St. Meinrad
    1903 Map of St. Meinrad
    1903 St. Meinrad
    1903 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape of rail-connected villages and the winding Anderson River. Trace the early routes of the Southern railway through Lincoln City or locate the original sites of Santa Claus and St.Meinrad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1903 Map of Tell City
    1903 Map of Tell City
    1903 Tell City
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the turn of the century is captured here as a vital corridor for both river and rail trade. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Tell City and Hawesville or locate smaller settlements like Knottsville and Waitman.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1934 Map of Cannelton
    1934 Map of Cannelton
    1934 Cannelton
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River corridor between Indiana and Kentucky comes to life in this mid-1930s survey of the riverfront and its rugged hinterlands. Genealogists can trace family footprints through a dense network of country schools and churches, from St Johns Ch and New Bethel Ch to rural outposts like Mattingly PO.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Cannelton
    1949 Map of Cannelton
    1949 Cannelton
    1949 Print · USGS
    Cannelton and the Perry County riverfront are shown here shortly after the war, where the Ohio River bank meets a labyrinth of steep hollows and ridges. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Cliff Cemetery, Millstone School, and the Chestnut Grove Church.

  6. 1950 Map of Beechwood, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Beechwood, 1952 Print
    1950 Beechwood
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Kentucky borderlands along the Ohio River appear in high detail during the early fifties. Genealogists and hikers can trace remote landmarks like the Buzzard Roost Fire Tower, Old Union Ch, and the Wiseman Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1950 Map of Alton, 1959 Print
    1950 Map of Alton, 1959 Print
    1950 Alton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River loops through the Indiana and Kentucky borderlands at mid-century, following the deep curves of Big Bend and Oxbow Bend. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like St Theresa Academy, Beechland Sch, and the historic town of Leavenworth.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Alton, 1962 Print
    1950 Map of Alton, 1962 Print
    1950 Alton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands between Indiana and Kentucky are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by ferries and small river landings. Researchers can trace family roots at St Theresa Academy, the Boyer Ferry, and the remote Stephenson Cem.

  9. 1951 Map of Alton
    1951 Map of Alton
    1951 Alton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Indiana and Kentucky borderlands meet along the winding Ohio River in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace family names and rural institutions at St Theresa Academy, the Boyer Ferry, and Stony Point Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Cannelton, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Cannelton, 1954 Print
    1953 Cannelton
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Indiana and Kentucky border along the Ohio River is captured here just after the war, showing the industrial and rural character of the region. Genealogists can trace family landmarks including St Michael Cem, Greenwood Cem, and the community of Nashville.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Cloverport, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Cloverport, 1955 Print
    1953 Cloverport
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and the rugged interior of Breckinridge County come into focus in the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Cloverport, Patesville, and Harris Memorial Ch, or locate old Oil Wells along the ridges.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Tell City, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Tell City, 1955 Print
    1953 Tell City
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River shoreline and its industrial valley are captured here in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of rail, river, and coal transport. Family historians can locate several family cemeteries like Henderson Cem and rural landmarks such as New Chapel or the Passenger Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1953 Map of Mattingly, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mattingly, 1955 Print
    1953 Mattingly
    1955 Print · USGS
    Breckinridge County, Kentucky, and the Indiana riverfront are captured here in the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Calvary Cem, New Bethel Ch, and the rural community of Mattingly.

  14. 1953 Map of Rome, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rome, 1955 Print
    1953 Rome
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River oxbow between Perry County, Indiana, and Breckinridge County, Kentucky, reveals a mid-century landscape of riverside settlements and forest ridges. Researchers can trace family history at Brashear Cem, locate the old Tucker Sch, or explore the heights of Rickert Cliffs.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Evansville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands between Indiana and Kentucky appear here during a period of robust industrial and military growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Illinois Central and find landmarks like US Lock and Dam No 48 or Camp Breckinridge.

  16. 1954 Map of Derby, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Derby, 1955 Print
    1954 Derby
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River shoreline at the Indiana-Kentucky border is captured here during the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the small settlement of Chenaultt and its local Chenaultt Sch along the river's eastern bank.

  17. 1956 Map of Taswell, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Taswell, 1958 Print
    1956 Taswell
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana ridge country was still defined by its rail line and forest boundaries in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Highfill Chapel, Allstott Sch, and Doolittle Mills tucked among the steep hollows.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1956 Map of Vincennes, 1967 Print
    1956 Map of Vincennes, 1967 Print
    1956 Vincennes
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana and the Illinois borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's dense network of river towns and rail lines. Researchers can trace historic river crossings along the Wabash River or locate landmarks like Wyandotte Cave and Lincoln State Park.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Vincennes
    1957 Map of Vincennes
    1957 Vincennes
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwest Indiana and the Illinois borderlands come alive in the late 1950s, a period of heavy rail traffic and expanding state forests. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfronts and rail lines of Vincennes, New Harmony, and the vast Crane Naval Ammunition Depot.

  20. 1957 Map of Birdseye, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Birdseye, 1959 Print
    1957 Birdseye
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana was a landscape of deep forests and rail-linked towns in the late fifties, where the Southern Railway connected communities across Dubois and Crawford counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several remote burial sites and churches, including Waddle Cem, Adkins Cem, and Anderson Valley Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1957 Map of Bristow, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Bristow, 1959 Print
    1957 Bristow
    1959 Print · USGS
    Perry County's rural landscape is captured here in the late fifties as small communities like Bristow and Siberia thrived alongside sprawling forest reserves. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lasher Cem and historic country parishes including St Johns Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Evansville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Kentucky meet along the Ohio River in this mid-century survey of a vital industrial and transport corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Owensboro and Newburgh or locate old rail lines like the Southern Ry.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1958 Map of Vincennes
    1958 Map of Vincennes
    1958 Vincennes
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Indiana and the Illinois borderlands are captured during a mid-century period of heavy rail traffic and military activity. Researchers can trace the sprawling bounds of the Crane Naval Ammunition Depot or locate historic settlements like New Harmony and French Lick.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1958 Map of Branchville, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Branchville, 1959 Print
    1958 Branchville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The hills of Perry and Crawford counties come to life in this late fifties survey of the Hoosier National Forest. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Rickenbaugh Cem, the Township High Sch, and the old settlement of Branchville.
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1958 Map of Derby, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Derby, 1959 Print
    1958 Derby
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Indiana and Kentucky borderlands along the Ohio River appear here in the late fifties, showcasing the remote wooded ridges of the Hoosier National Forest. Genealogists will find a wealth of family history in remote burial grounds like Talley Cem and Badger Cem.
    5 unique versions available

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