1950s Maps of Ripley County, Indiana

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 1958 Map of Millhousen, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Millhousen

    1959 Print · USGS

    Southeast Indiana's agricultural and energy landscape comes into focus during the late fifties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through landmarks like Millhousen, St Dennis Ch, and Degenhart Sch, alongside numerous early Gas Wells.

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13. 1958 Map of Spades, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Spades

    1959 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Indiana in the late fifties was a patchwork of parish settlements and historic boundaries, notably the Greenville Treaty Line. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous landmarks like Klemmes Corner, St Stephens Ch, and the town of Spades.

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16. 1958 Map of Sunman, 1959 Print

    

    1958 Sunman

    1959 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Ripley and Dearborn counties are captured here in the late fifties, as traditional farming life centered around the New York Central railroad. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Johns Ch, the County Home, and small crossroads like Negangards Corner.

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19. 1958 Map of Dillsboro, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Dillsboro

    1960 Print · USGS

    Southeast Indiana's ridge-and-hollow terrain is meticulously detailed here in the late fifties, showing the interplay between small-town life and the rail corridor. Trace family histories at South Sparta Ch or Forest Hill Cem, and follow the line of the Baltimore and Ohio RR.

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22. 1959 Map of Holton, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Holton

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Jennings and Ripley county line in the late fifties is defined by the massive footprint of a military proving ground and small railroad towns. Researchers can trace family history at Old Zenas Cem, the grounds of the Muscatatuck State School, or along the Baltimore and Ohio rail line.

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25. 1959 Map of San Jacinto, 1960 Print

    

    1959 San Jacinto

    1960 Print · USGS

    Ripley, Jennings, and Jefferson counties appear here in the late fifties, during a period when the massive Jefferson Proving Ground shaped the local geography. Researchers can locate Bethel Cem and trace the winding courses of Big Graham Creek and Lancaster Creek.

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28. 1959 Map of Rexville, 1960 Print

    

    1959 Rexville

    1960 Print · USGS

    Ripley and Jefferson counties are shown in the late fifties as agricultural life met the restricted borders of the military proving grounds. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Klatche Cem and Hyatt Cem or landmarks such as the Camp Meeting Ground and Shelby Ch.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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